Deficiency Records for Weirton Medical Center
Updated as of April 01, 2019
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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? |
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Encode each resident?s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2019-01-09 | 2019-02-19 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-07-30 | 2018-08-22 | Y |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | 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 | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2018-02-21 | 2018-04-18 | N |
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-31 | N |
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2018-02-23 | 2018-03-02 | N |
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 |