Health Inspection

Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook

January 9, 2025 · Westbrook, MN · 149 First Street, Box 218

Citations 1

CMS Rating 3/5

Beds 32

Provider ID 245595

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Good Samaritan Society - Westbrook

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Inspection Summary

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WESTBROOK in WESTBROOK, MN — inspection on January 9, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF881

Minimal harm or The DON identified there was a checklist that was supposed to be completed and sent to the IP and DON Some was started a time out was implemented with a form completed and sent to provider. She reported the affected

Review of the December 2, 2024, Infection Prevention and Control Program Policy identified the program was to work to prevent, identify, investigate, and report in the attempt to control infections and communicable diseases for residents, staff, and visitors in a facility.

The program was to follow the nationally accepted standards, and guidelines for infection control.

The program was to include an acceptable system to monitor and document infection control and prevention.

The program was to be reviewed annually by the IP or designee, to ensure compliance.

The IP utilizes surveillance date to identify outcomes, trends and patterns with results communicated to the QAPI committee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in WESTBROOK, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WESTBROOK or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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