A list of the most recent deficiencies for Weirton Medical 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2022-08-30 | 2022-10-12 | N |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | 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 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | Health | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-22 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-07 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-07 | N |
| Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-07 | 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 | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | 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 | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-27 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-31 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-27 | N |
