Waters of Rushville: Patient Records Left Open - IN
Federal inspectors cited Waters of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility on August 22 after observing the privacy violation during a complaint investigation. The incident involved Licensed Practical Nurse 4, who abandoned her medication cart with Resident F's records displayed on the screen.
The violation occurred on August 21 at 1:16 p.m. when inspectors found the facility computer laptop opened to Resident F's medical administration record. The computer sat on top of the medication cart near the nurses' station, with the resident's name and medical information clearly visible to anyone passing by.
No staff were present in the area for four minutes.
At 1:20 p.m., LPN 4 returned to the medication cart. When inspectors interviewed her one minute later, she said she had been pulled away to provide care to another resident and "did not take the time to secure the computer."
Resident F's medical record showed she had multiple medical diagnoses and received multiple medications related to those conditions, making the exposed information particularly sensitive.
The Director of Nursing told inspectors she had conducted staff education on medication administration within the past month. She said she had trained all staff on the importance of securing medications when not present and that staff were knowledgeable about keeping resident personal information secure.
Despite this recent training, the nurse left confidential medical records exposed in a high-traffic area near the nurses' station where other residents, visitors, or staff could easily observe the information.
The Executive Director provided inspectors with an undated policy titled "Resident Rights" the following day. The policy stated that residents have a right to a dignified existence, that the facility will protect and promote their rights, and that they have the right of privacy over their personal and clinical records.
The citation represents a failure to follow the facility's own written policies on resident privacy and dignity.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The violation occurred during one of five medication administration observations inspectors conducted with five staff members and eleven residents.
The inspection was conducted in response to complaints filed against the facility. The privacy violation relates to two separate intake complaints numbered 1656340 and 2564836.
Waters of Rushville is located at 612 E 11th Street in Rushville, Indiana. The facility must submit a plan of correction to continue participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
The four-minute exposure of Resident F's medical information violated her fundamental right to privacy during one of her most vulnerable moments as a nursing home resident requiring multiple medications for serious medical conditions.
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WATERS OF RUSHVILLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in RUSHVILLE, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 22, 2025.
Federal inspectors cited Waters of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility on August 22 after observing the privacy violation during a complaint investigation.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.