Deficiency Records for Weirton Medical Center
Updated as of August 01, 2020
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
