Inspection Results » Good Samaritan Society - Ellis

Health Inspection on January 9, 2019 ^[1]

1. Isolated: Immediate jeopardy to the resident health or safety

   • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Corrected 2019-01-11)

2. Isolated: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy

   • 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. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • 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 ne (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Corrected 2019-01-31)
   • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Corrected 2019-01-31)