Deficiency Records for Weirton Medical Center

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Updated as of April 01, 2018

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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?
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2017-03-22 2017-04-26 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2017-03-22 2017-04-26 Y
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. Health 2016-09-08 2016-11-04 N
Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
Properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
Restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
No-smoking signs where oxygen is used. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Fire Safety 2016-09-07 2016-10-12 N
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-09 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2015-08-13 2015-09-09 N
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. Health 2014-04-17 2014-05-20 N