Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
14 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0293GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F918 - Bathroom Facilities
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F920 - Dining and Resident Activities
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
F609 - The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F684 - Quality of care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F686 - Skin Integrity
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F690 - Incontinence
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F756 - Drug Regimen Review
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F757 - Unnecessary Drugs—General
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F880 - Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the July 14, 2022 survey of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY?
This was a inspection survey of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY on July 14, 2022. The surveyor cited 14 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - DECATUR COUNTY on July 14, 2022?
Yes, 14 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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