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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Good Samaritan Society Howard during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Two residents experienced significant delays in call light response times, with instances exceeding an hour. Both residents are cognitively intact and reported prolonged waits for assistance, confirmed by call light reports. Staff interviews indicated systemic issues, including high acuity residents and increased wait times around meals, contributing to the delays.
Delayed Call Light Response for Two Residents
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Summary
The provider failed to ensure timely response to call lights for two residents, leading to prolonged wait times for assistance. Resident 1, who is cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15, has quadriplegia, major depressive disorder, and chronic pain. She reported waiting over an hour for staff to respond to her call light, which was confirmed by a review of her call light report showing 22 instances of response times over 20 minutes, with three exceeding an hour. Resident 5, also cognitively intact with a BIMS score of 15, experienced similar delays, with 13 instances of call light response times over 20 minutes, including two over an hour. Interviews with staff and residents revealed systemic issues contributing to the delays, such as high acuity residents requiring more time, increased wait times around meals, and the need for additional staff to assist with transfers. The facility's call light policy mandates prompt response, but the current system and staffing levels appear inadequate to meet this standard. The facility's administration acknowledged the issue and noted that call light response times are reviewed in quality assurance meetings, but the process is labor-intensive and lacks the ability to track individual room data effectively.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Lutheran Home | 20.7 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Good Samaritan Society De Smet | 25.4 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Good Samaritan Society Canistota | 31.2 mi | — | 11 | 0 |
| Firesteel Healthcare Center | 31.6 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Diamond Care Center | 31.8 mi | — | 13 | 0 |
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