| Good Samaritan Society - Algona | |
| 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, Iowa 50511 | |
| (515) 295-2414 | |
| Name | Good Samaritan Society - Algona |
|---|---|
| Location | 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, Iowa |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 90 |
| Occupancy Rate | 69.67% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 165190 |
| Legal Business Name | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society |
| Ownership Type | Non Profit - Corporation |
| NPI Number | 1952391583 |
| Organization Name | THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY |
| Doing Business As | GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA |
| Address | 412 W Kennedy St, Algona, IA 50511 |
| Phone Number | 515-295-2414 |
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› Verified 9 days ago
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News Archive
Protox Therapeutics Inc., a leader in the development of receptor targeted therapeutic fusion proteins, today released financial results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2010.
The antidiabetic drug metformin is not prescribed for patients with reduced kidney function because the risk of adverse effects has been regarded as unacceptably high. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that the risks have been substantially overrated. As a result, many more patients with diabetes may be able to enjoy the benefits of the medication.
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› Verified 9 days ago
| Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 0 |
| Number of Substantiated Complaints | 0 |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $11278 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Experience Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.92 | 14.46 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.69 | 5.51 |
| Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder | 49.07 | 48.41 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.45 | 1.79 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.97 | 2.65 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.4 | 5.05 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.53 | 0.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.36 | 3.36 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.59 | 14.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.08 | 83.88 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.99 | 1.79 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened | 32.79 | 17.09 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20 | 19.7 |
| Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.89 | 7.32 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.98 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function | 82.03 | 67.99 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.02 | 82.93 |
News Archive
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The antidiabetic drug metformin is not prescribed for patients with reduced kidney function because the risk of adverse effects has been regarded as unacceptably high. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that the risks have been substantially overrated. As a result, many more patients with diabetes may be able to enjoy the benefits of the medication.
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah announced on Monday the creation of a Bureau for Food Security within the agency "to manage the Obama administration's Feed the Future initiative, which Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to turn over to USAID," National Journal Daily reports.
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› Verified 9 days ago
Good Samaritan Society - Algona Location: 412 West Kennedy Street, Algona, Iowa 50511 Phone: (515) 295-2414 | |
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