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.
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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
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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
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