PROVIDENCE VALDEZ MEDICAL CENTER

VALDEZ, AK · 10 beds · Government - City

81 Trust Score
Grade: B+ LOW Risk → Stable

Red Flags

No red flags identified.

Green Flags

  • 5-star staffing rating
  • No fines or penalties on record
  • Above-average RN staffing (3.98 hrs vs 2.27 state avg)

Quick Facts

★★★★☆
CMS Overall
★★☆☆☆
Health Inspection
8
0.8x state avg
Deficiencies
$0
Fines (3-yr)
★★★★★
Staffing

Violation Timeline

March 5, 2025

20 deficiencyies
F0550 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: D

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

F0712 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

F0732 No Harm Scope/Severity: C

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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Post nurse staffing information every day.

F0761 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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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.

F0806 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

F0841 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

F0883 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

F0887 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Infection Control Deficiencies

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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

F0550 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: D

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

F0712 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

F0732 No Harm Scope/Severity: C

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Show details

Post nurse staffing information every day.

F0761 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Show details

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.

F0806 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Show details

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

F0841 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Show details

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

F0883 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Infection Control Deficiencies

Show details

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

F0887 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Infection Control Deficiencies

Show details

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

F0550 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: D

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Show details

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

F0712 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Show details

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

F0732 No Harm Scope/Severity: C

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Show details

Post nurse staffing information every day.

F0761 Potential Harm Scope/Severity: E

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Show details

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.

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Staffing

3.98
RN hrs/res/day
0.00
LPN hrs/res/day
5.81
CNA hrs/res/day
8.62
Weekend hrs/res/day
50%
Total nurse turnover
33%
RN turnover

A nurse checks on each resident roughly every 2.5 hours on average.

Fines & Penalties

No fines or penalties on record.

Ownership

Government - City Independent (not part of a chain)
  • CITY OF VALDEZ

    5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

    Since since 01/01/2005

    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED Organization
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

    OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

    Since since 07/01/2016

    Organization
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES - WASHINGTON

    OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

    Since since 01/01/2005

    Organization
  • PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HEALTH

    OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

    Since since 07/01/2016

    Organization
  • BLAIR, RICHARD

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 07/01/2016

    Individual
  • CRAWFORD, ISIAAH

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 02/01/2012

    Individual
  • HEJNA, DIANE

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 07/01/2016

    Individual
  • HUGHES, PHYLLIS

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2014

    Individual
  • KINGSTON, MARY BETH

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 09/01/2022

    Individual
  • LYONS, MARY

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 07/01/2016

    Individual
  • MARKHAM, DONNA

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2024

    Individual
  • MURPHY, MICHAEL

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2020

    Individual
  • O'QUINN, MARVIN

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2024

    Individual
  • PACINI, CAROL

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2021

    Individual
  • SORENSON, CHARLES

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2019

    Individual
  • SPRUNK, ERIC

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    Since since 01/01/2022

    Individual
  • ANDERSON, DONALD

    CORPORATE OFFICER

    Since since 01/01/2017

    Individual
  • HOFFMAN, GREGORY

    CORPORATE OFFICER

    Since since 10/01/2020

    Individual
  • MARTIN, JAMES

    CORPORATE OFFICER

    Since since 01/13/2023

    Individual
  • NEWSOM, ANNA

    CORPORATE OFFICER

    Since since 05/13/2022

    Individual
  • WEXLER, ERIK

    CORPORATE OFFICER

    Since since 01/01/2023

    Individual
  • DOUCET, PAULINE

    W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

    Since since 01/01/2005

    Individual
  • DOUGLAS, JOHN

    W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

    Since since 10/16/2023

    Individual
  • MILLER, AMY

    W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

    Since since 11/01/2015

    Individual
  • TIURA, MELANEE

    W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

    Since since 10/20/2021

    Individual
  • TODD, KATHLEEN

    W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE

    Since since 06/05/2023

    Individual

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