GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER in PARK RIVER, ND was fined $26,685 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER (PARK RIVER, ND) — $26,685 in CMS Fines

Outcome: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PARK RIVER in PARK RIVER, ND was fined $26,685 by CMS following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• 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.


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


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.