Deficiency Records for Martinsburg Healthcare Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Martinsburg Healthcare 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 2023-09-19 2023-10-20 Y
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-20 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-19 2023-10-20 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 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 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 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 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 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 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-05-24 2023-07-11 Y
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-05-23 2023-06-28 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 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 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 N
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 N
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 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 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 N
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
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 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-06-14 2022-07-21 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-06-07 2022-06-21 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2022-06-07 2022-06-21 N
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2022-06-07 2022-06-21 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Construct fire resistant interior walls. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Fire Safety 2019-10-01 2019-11-07 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-10-02 2019-10-31 N