A list of the most recent deficiencies for Samaritan Health Center. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2024-02-01 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2024-01-31 | Y |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2024-01-12 | N |
| Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2024-01-12 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2024-01-12 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-08 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-08 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | Y |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-12-01 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-30 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-29 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-23 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-23 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-06 | Y |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-20 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-10 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-10 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-10 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-10-01 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | Y |
| Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-09-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-31 | N |
| Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-25 | N |
| Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-24 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-23 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-22 | Y |
| Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-12 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-04-08 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-04-05 | 2021-05-06 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-11-02 | Not Fixed | N |
