Waters of Huntington: Staff Competency Harm - IN
The citation, issued following a complaint investigation on November 24, 2025, targets a Qualified Medication Aide. Under Indiana's scope of practice rules for that credential, administering any form of medication inhalation treatment, including nebulizers, is prohibited. The state's language leaves no room for interpretation: these treatments shall not be included in the QMA scope of practice.
Nebulizers deliver medication directly into the lungs and are used to treat conditions including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Administering them incorrectly, or without the clinical judgment a licensed nurse is trained to apply, carries real risk. A nurse evaluating a resident before and after a breathing treatment can recognize when the treatment isn't working, when the resident is deteriorating, and when a 911 call is the right next step.
The facility's own emergency policy, provided during the inspection by the Corporate Clinical Consultant, describes exactly that chain of responsibility. Symptoms must be reported to the nurse in charge. The nurse responds immediately. The nurse determines whether the resident needs hospital-level care. The nurse calls the doctor. The nurse calls 911 if the situation demands it.
None of that chain functions if the person administering the treatment isn't a nurse.
Inspectors rated the violation at the "actual harm" level, meaning residents were not merely at risk. The harm had already occurred. A few residents were affected, according to the citation.
The facility has not publicly responded to the findings.
Full Inspection Report
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WATERS OF HUNTINGTON SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, THE in HUNTINGTON, IN was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 24, 2025.
The citation, issued following a complaint investigation on November 24, 2025, targets a Qualified Medication Aide.
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.