Deficiency Records for Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces Village

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Good Samaritan Society Las Cruces Village. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 Y
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 Y
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 Y
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Health 2023-02-01 2023-03-27 Y
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-03-27 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-03-27 N
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Fire Safety 2023-01-17 2023-03-27 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Health 2022-03-22 2022-05-02 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-03-15 2022-05-02 N
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Fire Safety 2022-03-15 2022-05-02 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-25 Y
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-25 Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-25 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-12-20 2022-01-25 Y
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-31 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-09-21 2021-10-31 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-15 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-15 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2021-03-24 2021-05-15 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 Y
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-03-31 2021-05-14 Y