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? |
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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 |