Good Samaritan Society - Indianola in Indianola, IA was fined $20,316 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Good Samaritan Society - Indianola (Indianola, IA) — $20,316 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Good Samaritan Society - Indianola in Indianola, IA was fined $20,316 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.


• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.