Cordova Community Med LTC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cordova Community Med LTC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF607Mar 16, 2026

  .Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to implement an abuse, neglect, and exploitation screening policy accordingly. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure individuals who had direct contact with residents, their medical or financial records, or control over or impact on the financial well-being of residents had a valid criminal history check conducted under 7 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 10.900-10.990. This resulted in 6 employees working at the facility without valid clearance from the Alaska Background Check program. This failed practice placed all residents (based on a census of 8) at risk for abuse and neglect. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF726Mar 16, 2026

  .Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff had the appropriate competencies, skill sets, and techniques to care for resident's needs. Specifically, nursing staff did not receive Trauma-Informed Care specific training. This failed practice had the potential to 1) exacerbate past trauma for 1 resident (#3), out of 8 residents, and affect the resident's ability to attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well-being; and 2) affect all residents (based on a census of 8) with any newly identified trauma during the course of their residency in the facility. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 16, 2026

  .Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that food was stored, prepared, and served in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: 1) food was stored under proper sanitation practices in the main kitchen; and 2) expired food items were discarded timely. These failed practices had the potential of causing or spreading foodborne illness to 6 out of 8 residents who receive food from the kitchen. Findings: An observation, during the initial main kitchen tour, on 3/9/26 at 3:08 PM, revealed: 1) Dry Storage/Pantry Area: - 1 30-ounce can of [NAME] Mexican Style Hominy, with a best by date of 4/13/25; and- 1 unopened box of microwave popcorn (6 bags in the box), with a best by date of 1/2/26. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF729Jan 31, 2025

  Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide proof that the Alaska Nurse Aide Abuse Registry was checked before hiring Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs). This failed practice placed all residents, based on a census of eight, at potential risk of abuse by individuals who may have had a documented history of misconduct. Findings: Record review on 1/30/25 revealed the facility had 13 CNAs working at the Long-Term Care (LTC). Review of the CNA employee records revealed no documentation that the Alaska Nurse Aide Abuse Registry was checked, prior to the CNAs starting work with residents of the LTC. During the course of this survey, proof was requested that the Alaska Nurse Aide Abuse Registry was checked for all CNAs working at the LTC. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Dec 15, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to: 1) ensure expired medical products were removed from the medical supply storage room; and 2) ensure the medication cart drawers were locked when unsupervised. These failed practices placed all residents (based on a census of 9) at risk for: 1) adverse effects or complications from use of expired products; and/or 2) potential loss, diversion, or accidental exposure to medications. Findings: Expired medical products: An observation on [DATE] at 3:27 PM, of the medical supply storage room, revealed the following expired medical supplies: 1- Copan eSWAB collection and preservation swab, expired on [DATE]; 3- BD Vacutainer Serum red top vials, expired on [DATE]; and 1- BD Vacutainer Serum green top vial, expired on… […]