OUR LADY OF WISDOM COMMUNITY CARE CENTER in NEW ORLEANS, LA was fined $33,501 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OUR LADY OF WISDOM COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — $33,501 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OUR LADY OF WISDOM COMMUNITY CARE CENTER in NEW ORLEANS, LA was fined $33,501 by CMS following 23 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


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


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.