Waters Of Muncie, The
WATERS OF MUNCIE, THE in MUNCIE, IN — inspection on March 31, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an observation on 3/25/25 at 3:10 p.m., the resident was seated in a wheelchair with her oxygen on via nasal cannula and attached to an oxygen concentrator.
The oxygen was on at 5 lpm and the humidification bottle was empty.
During an observation on 3/26/25 at 11:18 a.m., the resident was in bed asleep with the oxygen on at 5 lpm via nasal cannula.
The humidification bottle was empty and dated 3/21/25.
Resident F's clinical record was reviewed on 3/26/25 at 3:56 p.m.
Diagnoses included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, solitary pulmonary nodule, and weakness.
A current physician order, dated 7/22/24, included oxygen at three liters per minute via nasal cannula.
A current physician order, dated 7/22/24, included a humidification bottle change once weekly and as needed for humidity.
A quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, dated 3/1/25, indicated the resident had moderate cognitive impairment.
The resident had a chronic condition that may result in a life expectancy of less than six months.
Special services included oxygen therapy.
A current care plan, dated 8/11/24, indicated the resident was at risk for respiratory distress related to a left lung pulmonary nodule/lung cancer.
Interventions included monitoring respiratory status frequently (8/11/24) and oxygen as ordered per the physician (9/11/24).
During an interview on 3/26/25 at 4:56 p.m., LPN 7 indicated the resident's oxygen was on via nasal cannula at 5 lpm.
The humidity canister was empty.
She indicated the resident typically required 2-3 lpm. LPN 7 had not been informed of any changes nor had hospice left any notes.
During an interview on 3/26/25 at 5:00 p.m., LPN 7 indicated the resident's hospice binder did not have any notes regarding a change in the orders for oxygen.
The resident's oxygen was ordered at 3 lpm.
The physician orders should have been followed and the humidity should not have been empty.
During an interview on 3/28/25 at 11:46 a.m., the CNA 5 indicated the resident was very cooperative with care.
She had never known the resident to change her own oxygen settings, as her vision was impaired.
She required staff assistance with her oxygen needs.
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Form Approved OMB
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.
Building 155443 B.
Wing 03/31/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Muncie, The 2400 Chateau Dr Muncie, IN 47303
F-F755.
3.1-52(b)(2)
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