Inspection Reports for Good Samaritan Society – Beatrice

The document is a renewal license application and certification for the Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice facility, verifying licensure and compliance with statutory requirements for the Alzheimer's/Special Care Unit.

The report confirms that the facility meets statutory requirements for licensure renewal with a maximum endorsed capacity of 80 beds. It includes detailed disclosure information about the Alzheimer's Special Care Unit philosophy, criteria for placement and discharge, staffing patterns, training, security features, resident activities, family support, and cost of care.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice on August 6-9, 2018, by representatives of the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.

The facility was found to have failed to change interventions for residents identified at risk for falls and was cited for this deficiency. The facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for 1 resident and failed to report and investigate a resident to resident altercation and allegation of abuse. The facility also failed to complete comprehensive assessments reflecting residents' status, failed to develop and implement complete individualized care plans for 3 residents, failed to provide services to maintain mobility for 1 resident, failed to prevent accident hazards for 1 resident, failed to ensure medication refrigerator temperature monitoring and storage compliance, failed to ensure employee facial hair was completely covered in food prep areas, and had multiple life safety code deficiencies including hazardous area enclosure, cooking facilities, sprinkler system maintenance, corridor doors, smoke barrier doors, evacuation plan, fire drills, essential electrical system maintenance, and gas equipment storage and signage.

The complaint involved allegations that the facility failed to change interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls and failed to use fall interventions to prevent injuries. The facility was found noncompliant with changing interventions but compliant with use of fall interventions. The complaint also involved resident to resident abuse where Resident #74 bent back Resident #26's finger painfully. The facility failed to report and investigate this allegation timely but did report to APS after survey exit. Resident #74 was separated from Resident #26 and monitored.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint that the facility fails to maintain a safe environment.

The facility failed to maintain a safe environment by allowing residents on special diets to potentially enter the kitchen area, with the kitchen door propped open and no locks on food drawers. This posed a risk to residents on Level 2 Mechanical diets.

The complaint was substantiated as the facility was found non-compliant with Federal tag F805 and State Licensure Number 175 NAC 12-006.11A2 due to unsafe environment related to kitchen access for residents on special diets.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice from September 11 to September 13, 2017.

The facility was found deficient for failure to report and investigate misappropriation of resident property, incomplete comprehensive assessments for two residents, failure to update care plans to reflect current resident needs, failure to implement non-pharmacological interventions prior to administering antianxiety medication, failure to thoroughly investigate falls including potential hazards, and failure to properly store medications with expired or undated items available for use.

The complaint involved allegations of failure to supervise residents, failure to report injuries requiring treatment within 24 hours, failure to submit investigations within 5 working days, and failure to put interventions in place to prevent injuries. The facility was found to have failed in reporting and investigation of misappropriation of resident property.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging the facility fails to ensure residents are free from abuse.

The facility was found to ensure residents are free from abuse with no violations related to this issue. Reviews of grievances, investigations, observations, interviews, and policies showed no concerns of abuse or mistreatment.

The complaint alleged failure to ensure residents are free from abuse. The allegation was not substantiated as no violations were found.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice on April 6, 2017, regarding allegations that the facility failed to change the plan of care for residents at risk for falls and failed to submit investigations within 5 working days.

The investigation found no violations; the facility did change the plan of care for residents at risk for falls and submitted investigations within the required 5 working days.

The complaint involved two allegations: failure to change the plan of care for residents at risk for falls and failure to submit investigations within 5 working days. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.

The document is a nursing home licensure renewal application and related certification for Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice, verifying the renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and Alzheimer's/Special Care Unit endorsement.

The facility is licensed for 80 beds and provides specialized Alzheimer's/Special Care Unit services with a secure environment and appropriate staffing and training. The application certifies compliance with state regulations and outlines the philosophy, criteria for placement and discharge, staffing, training, environment, and resident activities related to dementia care.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's use and updating of fall interventions to prevent injuries.

The investigation found that the facility did use fall interventions to prevent injuries and did update these interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. No violations or concerns were identified related to the allegations.

The complaint alleged that the facility failed to use fall interventions to prevent injuries and failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.

The inspection was conducted as a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for skilled nursing facilities, including safety, sanitation, and resident care standards.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to prevent accident hazards related to hot steam tables, improper food handling practices, life safety code violations such as lack of self-closing doors on hazardous areas, delayed egress door issues, sprinkler system maintenance problems, fire extinguisher placard placement, and electrical receptacle safety concerns near sinks.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls and failure to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no violations related to the allegations. Fall interventions were changed appropriately and appropriate interventions to prevent injuries were used.

The complaint alleged failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls and failure to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls and failure to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no violations related to the allegations. Fall interventions were changed appropriately and appropriate interventions to prevent injuries were used.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to change fall interventions after residents were identified at risk for falls and failed to use appropriate interventions to prevent injuries. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging the facility failed to put interventions into place to prevent injuries.

The facility failed to implement and revise care plan interventions to prevent accidents and injuries for one resident, including inconsistent use of gait belts, fall mats, and horseshoe pillows. Observations and interviews confirmed discrepancies between care plans and actual care provided.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to put interventions into place to prevent injuries. The investigation included review of resident records, observations, and interviews, confirming the complaint.

The notice was issued to inform the facility of disciplinary action placing the license on probation for 90 days due to violations related to failure to update interventions addressing recurrent falls resulting in injuries.

The facility was found in violation of licensure regulations concerning resident rights and skin integrity, specifically failing to update interventions to address recurrent falls which resulted in injuries.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice on August 11, 2015-August 18, 2015. The complaint alleged failure to give appropriate notice for involuntary discharge.

The facility gave appropriate notice for involuntary discharge and complied with its policy. Deficiencies were found related to privacy violations by posting residents' pictures without permission, failure to assess bruises for underlying causes and prevent further bruising for two residents, failure to identify causes of a fall with injury for one resident, and failure to post nurse staffing information in a publicly accessible area.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to give appropriate notice for involuntary discharge. The investigation found no violation related to this issue.

An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint and annual survey at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice on July 28, 2014-July 31, 2014.

The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including medication misappropriation, failure to ensure medications were available and administered correctly, insufficient nursing staff especially on weekends, failure to maintain sanitary food service practices, life safety code violations including smoke door latching failure, obstructed sprinkler heads, blocked exit corridors, unlocked oxygen storage rooms, and electrical safety issues with power strips.

The complaint investigation included allegations that the facility failed to allow residents to use mobility devices as they chose, failed to protect residents from misappropriation, failed to follow policy for investigating missing narcotics, failed to ensure controlled substance counts were complete and accurate, failed to ensure residents received correct medications, and failed to ensure medications were available as ordered.

Annual inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice to assess compliance with Nebraska Administrative Code and federal regulations including resident care, safety, housekeeping, staffing, and medication management.

The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to promptly resolve resident grievances related to cold food, call light response times, and pain medication delays; inadequate housekeeping resulting in unsanitary conditions and odors; insufficient nursing staff leading to delayed resident assistance; unsecured medications and controlled substances; and life safety code violations including improperly latching corridor and smoke barrier doors, obstructed hazardous area doors, blocked exit access, unmaintained kitchen hood suppression systems, missing oxygen use signage, and improperly placed alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

Annual inspection of Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice to assess compliance with licensure regulations and Life Safety Code standards.

The facility was found deficient in developing comprehensive care plans for residents with specific medical needs, updating care plans to reflect current resident status, providing appropriate catheter and perineal care, and maintaining infection control practices. Additionally, life safety code violations were noted related to sprinkler system maintenance and electrical equipment use.

The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding delayed call light answering and failure to resolve resident grievances, as well as concerns about care plan revisions and medication administration.

The facility failed to promptly resolve grievances related to delayed call light responses for two residents, failed to review and revise care plans for two residents related to behaviors and falls, and failed to administer medications according to physician orders for two residents.

The complaint investigation found substantiated issues including delayed call light answering for Residents 11 and 12, inadequate care plan revisions for Residents 2 and 7, and medication administration errors for Residents 9 and 10.

The inspection was conducted as an annual survey of the Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice facility to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, including comprehensive assessments, care plans, pressure sore prevention, and dietary support.

The facility was found deficient in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and revising care plans, preventing and treating pressure sores, and providing sufficient dietary support personnel. Specific residents were cited for lack of adequate care planning and interventions related to pressure ulcers and contractures. The facility census was 71 at the time of the survey.

The documents serve to verify the licensing status and renewal of the Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice facility, provide occupancy permit details, and disclose Alzheimer's special care unit information.

The documents confirm the facility's licensure through 3/31/2021, an occupancy permit for 80 beds issued on 3/2/2020, and provide administrative and ownership details without reporting inspection findings or deficiencies.

The document serves as a renewal application for the nursing home license of Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice and includes certification of licensure, occupancy permit, and Alzheimer's Special Care Unit endorsement application.

The documents confirm that Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice meets statutory requirements for licensure as a Skilled Nursing Facility with an Alzheimer's/Special Care Unit, has an occupancy permit for 80 beds, and is applying for renewal of its Alzheimer's Special Care Unit endorsement.

The documents serve to verify and renew the nursing home license for Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice, including renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and Alzheimer's Special Care Unit endorsement.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported; the documents primarily confirm licensing status, facility capacity, and application for renewal and endorsement.

The documents pertain to the renewal of the nursing home license and Alzheimer's special care unit endorsement for Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The documents include licensing renewal, occupancy permit, facility site map, and Alzheimer's care unit disclosure information.

The documents serve to renew the nursing home license, verify occupancy capacity, and provide disclosure and endorsement for the Alzheimer's Special Care Unit at Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The documents include licensing renewal application details, occupancy permit with maximum beds, site map showing private resident rooms, and Alzheimer's unit disclosure including staffing and care philosophy.

The documents serve to verify and renew the nursing home license for Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice, including renewal of the SNF/NF dual certification and Alzheimer's Special Care Unit endorsement.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The documents confirm licensure status, facility capacity, ownership, and special care unit details.

The document includes a nursing home licensure renewal application, occupancy permit, and various policy and procedure manuals for the Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice facility.

No inspection findings or deficiencies are reported. The document primarily contains administrative, procedural, and informational content related to facility operations, care philosophy, programming, staffing, infection control, environment guidelines, and ancillary charges.

This document serves as a licensure renewal application and Alzheimer's Special Care Unit Disclosure for the Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice facility, verifying licensure and providing detailed information about the Alzheimer's care unit.

The document confirms the facility's licensure renewal status, outlines the Alzheimer's Special Care Unit philosophy, placement and discharge criteria, care planning, staffing ratios, staff training, physical environment features, resident activities, family support programs, and cost/fees of care.