MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARY, WV was fined $7,443 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER (GARY, WV) — $7,443 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MCDOWELL HEALTHCARE CENTER in GARY, WV was fined $7,443 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly