Highland Hospital WV
In plain words: The facility failed to ensure a doctor was told about an alleged physical abuse incident involving a patient. The facility also failed to ensure a doctor examined the patient within twelve hours as required. Our summary of the state's report. The state's own wording follows.
Based on review of facility documents, clinical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure the Program Manager or the Nursing Supervisor notified the Attending Physician of the allegation of physical abuse and the facility failed to ensure the Attending Physician or the Medical Director assessed Patient #1 within twelve (12) hours of the alleged physical abuse per facility policy. [...] The attending physician or the Medical Director may order that the patient be transferred to Charleston Area Medical Center for evaluation of physical or sexual abuse allegations." 2.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited, complaint survey. Cited: N 196 483.372(a) MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR INJURIES. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
