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Deficiency Records for Weirton Geriatric Center
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Weirton Geriatric Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Weirton Geriatric Center. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-04-24 | 2025-06-11 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2025-04-24 | 2025-05-30 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-08-28 | 2024-11-06 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-08-28 | 2024-05-07 | Y |
| Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | 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 | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-10 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-29 | 2023-05-08 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-02-28 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | 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 | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | 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 | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-19 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-10 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-11-18 | 2022-01-10 | N |