Little Sisters Of The Poor in SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $17,584 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Little Sisters Of The Poor (SAINT PAUL, MN) — $17,584 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Little Sisters Of The Poor in SAINT PAUL, MN was fined $17,584 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 29 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.


• Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.


• Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.


• Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.