Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village in Kearney, NE was fined $11,483 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village (Kearney, NE) — $11,483 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Good Samaritan Society - St Luke's Village in Kearney, NE was fined $11,483 by CMS following 26 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.


• Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.


• 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 necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.