Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
6 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0363GeneralS&S Cno actual harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F624 - Transfer and discharge-
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F657 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the May 24, 2019 survey of WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER?
This was a inspection survey of WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER on May 24, 2019. The surveyor cited 6 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER on May 24, 2019?
Yes, 6 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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