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Good Samaritan Society - Algona

πŸ“ 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, IA 50511 πŸ“ž (515) 295-2414 πŸ›οΈ 90 beds

Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 1 penalties totaling $3,250

$3,250
Mar 18, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $11,278

$11,278
Mar 31, 2020

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2023 24 violations

Tag 0580 D Dec 4, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0607 D Dec 4, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0640 D Dec 4, 2023

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0641 D Dec 4, 2023

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0656 D Dec 4, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0657 D Dec 4, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0658 D Dec 4, 2023

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0684 D Dec 4, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0686 G Dec 4, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Tag 0689 G Dec 4, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Tag 0690 D Dec 4, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0695 D Dec 4, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0725 E Dec 4, 2023

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0755 D Dec 4, 2023

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0758 D Dec 4, 2023

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0811 D Dec 4, 2023

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0812 E Dec 4, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0842 D Dec 4, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0880 D Dec 4, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Tag 0883 E Dec 4, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 20, 2023

2021 11 violations

Tag 0550 D Mar 18, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0558 D Mar 18, 2021

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0607 D Mar 18, 2021

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0658 D Mar 18, 2021

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0684 D Mar 18, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0690 D Mar 18, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0695 D Mar 18, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0761 D Mar 18, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0811 D Mar 18, 2021

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0812 E Mar 18, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
Tag 0880 D Mar 18, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 15, 2021
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2019 12 violations

Tag 0600 D Jul 3, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 23, 2019
Tag 0561 D May 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0655 D May 16, 2019

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0656 D May 16, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0677 D May 16, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0684 D May 16, 2019

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0688 D May 16, 2019

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0700 D May 16, 2019

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0757 D May 16, 2019

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0849 D May 16, 2019

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0880 D May 16, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019
Tag 0909 D May 16, 2019

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 15, 2019

2018 8 violations

Tag 0558 D Jan 30, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0580 D Jan 30, 2018

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0658 D Jan 30, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0659 D Jan 30, 2018

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0689 D Jan 30, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0804 E Jan 30, 2018

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0812 E Jan 30, 2018

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jan 30, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 20, 2018
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2016 3 violations

Tag 0226 D Dec 1, 2016

Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 23, 2016
Tag 0496 D Dec 1, 2016

1) Receive registry verification that a nurse aide has met the required training and skills that the State requires; and 2) ensure nurse aides receive the required retraining after 24 months if nursing related services were not provided for monetary compensation.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 23, 2016
Tag 0514 D Dec 1, 2016

Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 23, 2016
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