Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit
Why this grade
Federal inspection star: 5
Federal staffing star: 5
Federal quality star: 4
-5: Minor deficiency, Aug 13, 2025 · -5: Minor deficiency, Sep 6, 2024 · -5: Minor deficiency, Oct 5, 2023
Inspection history
Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.
- ·health survey
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.
Pharmacy ServiceSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
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.
Pharmacy ServiceSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm - ·health survey
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.
Pharmacy ServiceSeverity DPotential for more than minimal harm