Inspection Reports for Good Samaritan Society – Atkinson

The document is a Nursing Home Licensure Renewal Application and related certification and occupancy permit for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson, indicating renewal of the facility's license.

The documents certify that Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson meets statutory requirements for SNF/NF dual certification and is licensed for 61 beds. The renewal application was signed and submitted with no noted deficiencies or violations.

The document is related to the renewal of the nursing home license for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson.

The documents certify that the facility meets statutory requirements for SNF/NF dual certification and includes renewal application details, occupancy permit, and organizational information. No deficiencies or violations are noted.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson on November 26-29, 2018, focusing on allegations related to Minimal Data Set accuracy, change of condition identification, and staff training.

The facility was found non-compliant for inaccurate Minimum Data Set coding related to physical restraints and discharge status, failure to identify and treat a change in condition including a fracture and urinary tract infection, failure to provide scheduled toileting for a dependent resident, improper catheter care, inadequate tube feeding documentation, unsafe smoking practices with oxygen use, lack of emergency lighting in a corridor, unmaintained fire sprinkler system, missing fire door inspections, unsafe electrical equipment use, and inadequate infection control practices including hand hygiene and glucometer cleaning.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to ensure accurate Minimum Data Set assessments, failed to identify changes in resident conditions, failed to ensure staff training met resident needs, and other quality of care concerns.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson on August 30, 2017-September 6, 2017.

The facility failed to ensure residents were free from chemical restraints, failed to notify physicians and responsible parties of significant changes in residents' conditions, failed to identify and monitor pressure ulcers, failed to maintain a safe environment free from accident hazards, failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary medications, failed to provide therapeutic diets as prescribed, failed to maintain infection control practices, and failed to comply with life safety code requirements including means of egress, fire extinguisher placement, smoke barrier doors, and fire drills.

The complaint investigation included allegations that the facility failed to ensure residents are not chemically restrained, failed to transfer residents per the plan of care, and failed to ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity. The facility was found non-compliant with the chemical restraint allegation but compliant with transfer and dignity allegations.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson on April 19, 2017, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

The facility was found in violation of multiple federal tags related to failure to notify the practitioner of changes in condition, failure to follow practitioner's orders, failure to ensure residents were free from neglect, failure to protect a resident from potential abuse during an ongoing investigation, failure to report incidents timely to the State Agency, failure to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors, failure to ensure medications were available timely, and failure to ensure laboratory tests were completed as ordered.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to notify the practitioner of changes in condition, failed to follow practitioner's orders, and failed to ensure residents were not neglected. The investigation included review of resident records, observations, and interviews. Multiple violations were found including failure to notify physicians timely, failure to protect residents from neglect and abuse, failure to report incidents timely, and medication and laboratory service deficiencies.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to evaluate causal factors in falls and to ensure residents are supervised to prevent injuries.

The facility failed to evaluate causal factors for two falls involving one resident, resulting in no interventions to prevent future falls. However, the facility did ensure adequate supervision to prevent injuries as needed.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to evaluate causal factors in falls and failed to ensure residents were supervised to prevent injuries. The allegation regarding supervision was not substantiated, but the failure to evaluate causal factors was substantiated.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson on June 6-9, 2016, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

The facility was found to be in compliance with some allegations such as restraint use and meal assistance, but failed to evaluate causal factors for falls, failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk, and failed to resolve grievances regarding call light response times. Additional deficiencies were cited related to dignity in resident transport, honoring bathing preferences, individualized activity programs, comprehensive care plans, medication management, and fire safety.

The complaint investigation included allegations related to failure to complete written investigations timely, failure to evaluate causal factors for falls, failure to ensure residents were not restrained, failure to follow care planned fall interventions, failure to provide assistance with meals, failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk, and failure to allow residents choice to leave the facility per their requests. Some allegations were substantiated with violations cited, particularly related to falls and grievance resolution.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding failure to protect residents from injury, insufficient staffing, and failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls.

The facility was found to have failed to protect residents from injury by not using gait belts during transfers and not implementing fall prevention interventions. The facility also failed to provide sufficient staffing, resulting in missed scheduled baths for residents. However, the facility did change fall interventions appropriately after residents were identified at risk for falls.

The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility failed to protect residents from injury, failed to ensure sufficient staffing, and failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. The investigation included review of resident records, observations, and interviews with residents, family members, and staff. The facility was found in violation of federal tags related to these allegations.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to develop and/or implement interventions to prevent potential elopement.

The facility failed to develop and/or implement interventions to prevent potential elopement, as two residents eloped after one resident de-activated the door alarm system by using posted code numbers. The facility corrected this by changing the code and relocating it to an area not accessible to residents, and staff were educated on the changes. No deficiency was cited as corrective actions were implemented and the facility was found in compliance.

The complaint alleged failure to develop and/or implement interventions to prevent potential elopement. The investigation found the allegation substantiated but corrective actions were implemented and no deficiency was cited.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson from March 31, 2015 to April 2, 2015. The complaint involved failure to implement interventions after a resident was identified as an elopement risk and concerns about housekeeping odors.

The facility failed to implement interventions to prevent elopement for one resident out of five reviewed, failed to report and investigate three allegations of potential abuse/neglect, failed to obtain required Child and Adult Protective Service registry checks for two employees, failed to resolve resident grievances related to call light response times, failed to assess and treat skin issues for three residents, failed to provide toileting/incontinence management and bathing assistance for three residents, failed to develop interventions to prevent elopement for one resident, failed to maintain one smoke separation door, and failed to maintain documentation of monthly generator testing. The facility was found in violation of multiple regulatory requirements.

The complaint investigation found the facility failed to implement interventions after a resident was identified as an elopement risk. Specifically, one of five residents reviewed did not have interventions developed or supervision provided to prevent elopement. The facility was also found to have failed to report and investigate three allegations of potential abuse/neglect and failed to obtain required registry checks for two employees.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson on February 24, 2014-February 27, 2014, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to post survey results accessibly, failure to allow resident choice in bathing frequency, failure to implement and revise care plans for pressure ulcers and therapy, failure to implement pressure ulcer prevention and fall interventions, failure to provide timely toileting assistance, failure to identify and monitor bruising, failure to maintain sufficient nursing staff, failure to monitor medication parameters, failure to ensure drug regimen free from unnecessary drugs, failure to follow infection control practices, and failure of the quality assurance committee to correct prior deficiencies.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls, failed to ensure residents were free from restraints, failed to protect residents from injury, and failed to implement or follow the plan of care. The investigation found violations related to failure to protect residents from injury and failure to implement or follow the plan of care.

The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities, including resident care, safety, and facility operations.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to report and investigate alleged abuse/neglect, failure to allow residents to choose bathing frequency, incomplete care plans addressing falls, pressure sores, and elopement risks, insufficient nursing staff to meet resident needs, unsecured medications, inadequate infection control practices, and failure to post nurse staffing information as required.

Complaint investigation related to grievances about call light response times, staffing shortages, and allegations of abuse and neglect.

The facility failed to promptly resolve resident grievances regarding call light response and staffing adequacy, failed to report and investigate abuse allegations timely, did not develop adequate discharge planning for a resident, failed to maintain nutritional status for a resident with weight loss, and had multiple life safety code violations including fire door latching, fire drills, fire alarm monitoring, smoke detector placement, fire extinguisher mounting, generator maintenance, and electrical wiring issues.

The complaint investigation involved grievances about call light response times, staffing shortages, and allegations of abuse including staff to resident and resident to resident abuse. The facility failed to report abuse allegations timely and failed to investigate thoroughly. Sample size was 12 residents with a census of 45.

This document serves as a renewal application and verification of licensure for the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson skilled nursing facility, confirming the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.

The documents confirm that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal and occupancy with a maximum capacity of 61 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

The document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson nursing home facility, confirming the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.

The documents confirm the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal, including certification for occupational, physical, and speech therapy services, and an occupancy permit for 61 beds issued by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal.

The document serves as a renewal application and verification of licensure for the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson nursing home facility, including renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.

The documents confirm that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal and occupancy with a maximum capacity of 61 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

This document serves as a Notice of Disciplinary Action against Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson Skilled Nursing Facility for violations related to failure to prevent pressure sores and weight loss in residents, resulting in a probation period of 90 days beginning March 26, 2014.

The facility failed to implement interventions to prevent pressure sore development and to review and revise interventions to prevent weight loss, leading to disciplinary action and probation.

The document serves as a licensure renewal application and certification for the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson skilled nursing facility, verifying licensure through the indicated renewal date and providing occupancy permit information.

The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, certification of services offered (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy), and occupancy permit approval for 61 beds.

This document serves as a nursing home licensure renewal application and includes certification of licensure, ownership and corporate information, and an occupancy permit for the facility.

The documents confirm the facility's licensure renewal status, ownership by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, and an approved occupancy permit for 61 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

This document serves as a licensure renewal application and verification for the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson skilled nursing facility, confirming the renewal of its SNF/NF dual certification and occupancy permit.

The documents confirm that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal, with no inspection findings or deficiencies noted. The occupancy permit indicates a maximum capacity of 61 beds.

This document serves to verify the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification license for Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson and includes the occupancy permit indicating the maximum licensed capacity.

The facility's SNF/NF dual certification license is renewed through 3/31/2020, and the occupancy permit confirms a maximum capacity of 61 beds. No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported.

This document serves to verify that the Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson SNF/NF dual certification license is renewed through the indicated expiration date. It includes ownership information, facility capacity, and occupancy permit details.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The documents confirm licensure status, ownership, and occupancy permit approval for 61 beds.