ST JUDE'S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER in NEW ORLEANS, LA was fined $389,001 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 51 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST JUDE'S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — $389,001 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST JUDE'S HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER in NEW ORLEANS, LA was fined $389,001 by CMS across 8 separate penalties following 51 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 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 each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.