WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER in HAGERSTOWN, MD was fined $24,060 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER (HAGERSTOWN, MD) — $24,060 in CMS Fines

Outcome: WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER in HAGERSTOWN, MD was fined $24,060 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 35 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.


• 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.


• Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.