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Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care CeCMS #0552561 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide evidence that an allegation of abuse was thoroughly investigated for one of two residents (Resident 1). Residents Affected - Few This failure had the potential for further abuse to occur to residents. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's Face Sheet, (a document that gives a patient's information at a quick glance) the Face Sheet indicated, Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on 10/11//23 is with a diagnoses that included, Cardiac Arrest (when the heart stops beating suddenly), Heart Failure (condition that develops when your heart doesn't pump enough blood for your body's needs), Chronic Kidney Disease (condition in which kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as they should) and an Aneurysm (an abnormal bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel). During a review of Resident 1's Nursing Progress Note (NPN), dated 12/12/23 at 9:20 a.m., the NPN indicated, Alerted by CNA (certified nursing assistant) Resident 1's responsible party (RP) had phoned the facility while on the phone with Resident 1', she stated, she was going to call the police to report molestation (sexual assault or abuse of a person) occurring at the facility. Supervisor was immediately informed and DON was notified of the conversations. During a review of Resident 1's General Nursing Note, dated 12/14/23, the Note indicated, Resident 1 was pleasant and cooperative with personal and nursing care (2 person assist) and Resident 1 was able to verbalize needs and needs were met. During a review of a Facility Reported Incident (FRI) dated 12/12/23 indicated, Social Services (SS) was immediately called to speak to the resident following the incident and Resident 1 had stated that he felt violated when the CNA asked him to roll over to clean his buttock. Further reviews did not show any evidence that the alleged violations were thoroughly investigated. During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P/P) titled, Prevention of Abuse, last revised 4/22, the P&P indicated, 1. Policy. It is the policy of this facility to take every proactive measure to prevent the occurrence of alleged abuse to any resident. 7. All incidents of witnessed, suspected, or alleged abuse are investigated and information is delivered to the supervisor on duty or the Director of Nursing. Upon receiving the report, the supervisor or Director of Nursing communicates allegation to Administrator and status of investigation. The P&P further indicated, The investigation and report shall include . outcome of investigation, and follow-up resolution or further action if necessary. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 055256 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 055256 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce 216 North Third Street Lompoc, CA 93436 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Further review of records did not show the alleged abuse was investigated and information delivered to the supervisor on duty or the DON upon receiving the report. Nor was there evidence the facility immediately put effective measures in place to ensure further potential abuse or mistreatment did not occur while the investigation was in process. During a concurrent interview and record review on 1/2/24 at 12:19 p.m., with Director of Nursing (DON), the facility's P&P titled, Prevention of Abuse, last revised 4/22 was reviewed. DON confirmed there was no outcome of the investigation reported and stated, There was no formal investigation, there are no results. Event ID: Facility ID: 055256 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 12, 2024 survey of Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce?

This was a inspection survey of Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce on January 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce on January 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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