Deficiency Records for The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Waters of Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing Facility. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Health 2023-09-27 2023-10-20 Y
Establish staff and initial training requirements. Fire Safety 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 N
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Fire Safety 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 N
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Fire Safety 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2023-08-29 2023-09-15 N
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2023-08-16 2023-09-01 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2023-08-16 2023-09-01 N
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2023-08-16 2023-09-01 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-11-07 2022-11-22 Y
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-14 N
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. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-14 N
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. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-14 N
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2022-09-29 2022-10-14 N
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 N
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 N
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Fire Safety 2021-08-16 2021-09-02 N
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-07-23 2021-08-06 N
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives. Health 2021-07-23 2021-08-06 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2021-07-23 2021-08-06 N
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. Health 2021-07-23 2021-08-06 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2021-07-23 2021-08-06 N