Deficiency Records for Western Md Hospital Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Western Md Hospital Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-04-22 2021-05-14 Y
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-06-04 2019-07-31 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-06-04 2019-07-31 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-29 N
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-29 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-29 N
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2019-05-24 2019-07-29 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2018-03-01 2018-04-24 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2018-03-01 2018-04-24 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2018-02-14 2018-03-31 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2018-02-14 2018-03-31 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2018-02-14 2018-03-31 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-02-14 2018-03-31 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2018-02-14 2018-03-31 N
Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Keep all essential equipment working safely. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-11-17 2017-01-01 N