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3.1-21(a)(2)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 19 of 23 155006 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 08/26/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 155006 B. Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food
in accordance with professional standards. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 48384
Residents Affected - Many Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store and prepare food under safe and sanitary conditions related to kitchen equipment, utensil storage, food storage, and chemical storage.
This deficient practice had the potential to affect 56 of 56 residents who received food from the facility kitchen.
Findings include:
During a kitchen observation on 5/18/25 at 9:49 a.m., accompanied by the Dietary Manager, the following was observed:
Next to the front service window, an open container of brown sugar was on the countertop with a scoop (including the handle) laying inside the brown sugar.
The microwave had splatters of eggs and other unidentifiable foods on the bottom, three inside walls, and inside the door. The many food splatters varied in size and were dry and thick in appearance.
The upper cabinets to the left of the service window contained different colored splatters on the outsides of
the doors. Splatter sizes ranged from the size of a dime to the size of a quarter.
Under the cabinets, a pair of discarded kitchen gloves lay on the countertop along with three empty coffee packets. The floor beneath the cabinets and countertop was covered with corn flakes, about the size of a floor mat.
The toaster had a thin layer of crumbs on the spill tray, with crumbs on the countertop beneath the toaster. There were scissors laying in the crumbs. There was an uncovered container of melted butter on top of the toaster.
The front of the stainless-steel refrigerator had thick, finger sized, sticky prints covering the areas above, below, and beside the handles. Inside the refrigerator was a roast beef (identified by the Dietary Manager) in
a zip lock bag dated 5/5/25. The Manager removed the meat and threw it away.
The top utensil drawer on the single sink station, containing spatulas and tongs, had crumbs and nickel-sized drips of an unidentifiable, brown substance on the bottom. The bottom utensil drawer contained measuring utensils with crumbs and a piece of torn paper on the bottom.
There was an open 25-pound bag of panko breadcrumbs sitting on a rolling bin underneath the counter where the food processor was located.
In the dry storage area, to the left of the entrance, two containers of bleach and approximately six boxes of sanitizer and floor cleaner sat on the floor beneath two electrical panels.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 20 of 23 155006 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 08/26/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 155006 B. Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812 During an observation on 5/19/25 at 11:39 a.m., a kitchen staff member emptied a large can of green beans into a stainless-steel container in preparation for heating. The lid of the green beans was not completely Level of Harm - Minimal harm or removed. As she shook the can to empty the green beans, the inside and outside of the lid touched the potential for actual harm green beans repeatedly. The Dietary Manager indicated the lid should have been removed completely and
the staff member had not been trained properly. Residents Affected - Many
During an observation on 5/19/25 at 11:45 a.m., the chemicals in the dry storage area remained in their same position beneath the electrical panels.
During an observation and interview on 5/21/25 at 9:34 a.m., the Regional Director of Operations indicated
the chemicals should be stored properly in the janitor's closet. He pointed to the closet approximately 4 to 5 feet from where the chemicals sat. He planned to train the staff on proper kitchen cleaning and storage of chemicals.
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Cleaning & Sanitation, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:47 a.m., indicated the following: .The Food and Nutrition Director will develop, implement, and monitor schedules for cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance and keep record for 1 year .To ensure the food service department is maintained according to state and federal regulations and is a clean, sanitary, and safe environment at all times .1. The Food Service Director develops, implements, and monitors a cleaning schedule to include all areas of the kitchen and equipment. 2. Food Service employees are trained in proper use, cleaning, and maintaining all equipment. 3. Cleaning schedules designate cleaning for each position and are posted in an accessible area
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Food Storage, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:57 a.m., indicated the following: .Food is stored and prepared in a clean, safe, sanitary manner that will comply with state and federal guidelines .to minimize contamination and bacteria .1. Food storage areas are clean, organized, and free of dirt .4. Containers for bulk items (flour, sugar, etc.) are leak proof, non-absorbent, sanitary, NSF approved and have tight fitting lids . 5. All food not in original containers are to be labeled and dated and stored in NSF approved containers
A current facility policy, dated 3/25/12, titled Safe Food Handling Practices, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 10:57 a.m., indicated the following: .All food is purchased, store, prepared, and distributed in a clean, safe, sanitary manner promoting safe food handling and compliance with state and federal guidelines . To minimize contamination and bacteria while providing nutritious meals .6. All working surfaces and equipment are clean and sanitized after each use
3.1-21(i)(3)
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 21 of 23 155006 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 08/26/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 155006 B. Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm or 45122 potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to consistently implement facility policy Residents Affected - Few for enhanced barrier precautions for staff to identify those residents requiring enhanced barrier precautions for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for enhanced barrier precautions. (Resident 21)
Finding includes:
During an observation, on 5/19/25 at 9:15 a.m., Resident 21 lay on his bed on top of the blankets looking at a phone. A heel boot was lying on the floor beside the bed. No signage for transmission-based precautions was on his door
During an observation, on 5/20/25 at 9:49 a.m., Resident 21 sat in his wheelchair in his room with a heel boot on his right foot. No signage for transmission-based precautions was on his door.
During an observation, on 5/21/25 at 9:19 a.m., Resident 21 sat in his wheelchair in his room. He had a heel boot on his right foot. No signage for transmission-based precautions was on his door.
Resident 21's clinical record was reviewed on 5/20/25 at 3:26 p.m. Diagnoses included chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, multiple myeloma, and protein calorie deficit.
Current orders included enhanced barrier precautions related to his wound with personal protective equipment (PPE) outside door, bin in room for disposal, and sign on door every shift (5/8/25) and cleanse wound to right foot with Dakin's solution, pat dry, apply calcium alginate with silver, and cover with bordered foam dressing every other day until resolved (5/14/25).
A 2/26/25 admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated the resident was moderately cognitively impaired. He required partial/moderate staff assistance for rolling left and right in bed. He required substantial/maximal staff assistance with toileting, showering/bathing, upper/lower body dressing, and transfers. He was dependent on staff for putting on and taking off footwear.
A care plan, initiated on 5/8/25, indicated the resident had developed an arterial wound to his right lateral foot.
A care plan, initiated on 5/18/25, indicated the resident was on enhanced barrier precautions related to wounds or a skin opening requiring a dressing. Interventions included set up isolation per facility protocol and follow enhanced barrier precautions (5/18/25).
A Wound Assessment Report, dated 5/13/25, indicated the resident had an arterial wound to his right later foot with a length of 1.0 centimeters (cm), a width of 1.0 cm, and a depth of 0.2 cm.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Event ID: Facility ID: If continuation sheet Previous Versions Obsolete Page 22 of 23 155006 Department of Health & Human Services Printed: 08/26/2025 Form Approved OMB Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services No. 0938-0391
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. Building 155006 B. Wing 05/22/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Waters of Wabash Skilled Nursing Facility East The 1900 N Alber St Wabash, IN 46992
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880 During an interview, on 5/22/25 at 11:44 a.m., CNA 16 indicated she knew which residents were on enhanced barrier precautions and required PPE by the signs on the doors. They also had a PPE cart beside Level of Harm - Minimal harm or their door or across the hall in front of their door. She knew what PPE was required for the resident by the potential for actual harm signs on the doors. She walked down the hall and pointed to all the doors with signs on them as residents who required enhanced barrier precautions. She indicated Resident 21 was not on any transmission-based Residents Affected - Few precautions. He did not have a sign on his door. She thought the enhanced barrier precautions were also listed on the CNA assignment sheets. She looked at the CNA assignment sheets and indicated transmission-based precautions were not on the assignment sheets for anyone.
During an interview, on 5/22/25 at 11:48 a.m., the Infection Preventionist (IP) indicated she had not put the enhanced barrier precautions sign on the door. The resident had been recently added to the enhanced barrier precautions list.
During an interview, on 5/22/25 at 11:50 a.m., CNA 18 indicated she knew the resident required PPE when doing care because he had a wound, but he did not have a sign on his door.
During an observation, on 5/22/25 at 11:57 a.m., the Housekeeping Supervisor placed bins in the room for disposal of PPE/trash/laundry. The resident did not have the facility bins that were utilized for the enhanced barrier precautions in his room prior to this placement.
During an interview, on 5/22/25 at 2:52 p.m., the DON indicated the resident should have had the EBP signage on his door as ordered.
A facility policy, revised 12/2022, provided by the Administrator on 5/22/25 at 3:13 p.m., titled ENHANCED BARRIER PRECATIONS-(EBP), indicated the following: .Procedure .3) Ensure that proper signage is posted
on the resident's room door instructing those who plan to enter the room to check first at the Nurses' Station for education/instructions .5) Ensure that proper receptacles are in place to collect discarded EBP in the resident's room
3.1-18(a)
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