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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Lompoc Valley Medical Center Comprehensive Care Ce during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
A resident with glaucoma and legal blindness did not receive 22 doses of prescribed Bimatoprost eye drops as ordered, and there was no documentation that the physician was notified of these missed doses. The DON confirmed the omissions and lack of notification, which was not in accordance with facility policy and professional standards.
The facility failed to follow professional food storage standards by not labeling and dating food items in the walk-in freezer. During tours, unlabeled bags of fruit slices, waffles, and deli meat were found. Interviews revealed confusion among staff about labeling responsibilities, with the Food Nutrition Director and others acknowledging the oversight. Despite policies requiring labeling, the deficiency persisted due to unclear staff roles and new staff unfamiliarity.
A facility failed to implement its abuse prevention policy after an incident where one resident grabbed another's arm following an alleged wheelchair collision. Despite policy requirements, the residents were not separated, and no investigation or documentation was conducted for two days. The facility also failed to report the incident to CDPH within the required timeframe.
A resident with hemiplegia experienced delayed assistance with toileting due to inadequate staffing at an LTC facility. Despite the DON's claim of sufficient staffing, the resident reported ignored call lights and poor treatment. The resident's care plan required prompt response to maintain continence, but staffing issues, especially on weekends, led to delays. A CNA confirmed the resident's frustration and noted they were covering a double shift, highlighting potential understaffing.
Failure to Administer Prescribed Medication and Notify Physician
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Summary
A resident with diagnoses including diabetes, dementia, anxiety, open-angle glaucoma, and legal blindness was admitted to the facility with a physician's order for Bimatoprost eye drops to be administered in both eyes in the evening to manage intraocular pressure. Review of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) for June revealed that the resident did not receive the prescribed Bimatoprost medication on 22 separate days. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that these doses were missed and acknowledged the medication was not administered as ordered. Further review of the resident's progress notes showed no documented evidence that the physician was notified about the missed doses of Bimatoprost. The DON stated there was no documentation of physician notification regarding the medication omission. According to the facility's policy and procedure for medication administration, all medications are to be administered as ordered, and the physician must be notified by telephone if a medication error occurs. Reference materials reviewed also indicated that failing to administer a medication and not notifying the healthcare provider constitutes a medication error.
Failure to Label and Date Food Items in Walk-In Freezer
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to professional food storage standards by not labeling and dating food items in the walk-in freezer. During an initial tour of the kitchen, a gallon-sized freezer bag of fruit slices and a quart-sized freezer bag with a leftover waffle were found without any description or date. The Food Nutrition Director (FND) was unsure why these items were not labeled. A follow-up tour revealed a package of deli meat slices also lacked labeling. Interviews with staff, including the Food Production Supervisor (FPS) and Food Service Worker (FSW) #3, confirmed that it was standard practice to label food with the date opened, a description of contents, and a best by date. However, these procedures were not followed. Further interviews revealed a lack of clarity and responsibility among staff regarding food labeling. [NAME] #2, responsible for checking and discarding unlabeled items, was unsure why items were not labeled. The lead cook, [NAME] #1, indicated that new staff might not be familiar with the process. The FPS and FND both stated that it was [NAME] #2's responsibility to ensure proper labeling, while the Director of Nursing (DON) and the Administrator emphasized the importance of labeling and discarding expired items. Despite these expectations, the deficiency in labeling and dating food items persisted, indicating a breakdown in communication and adherence to facility policies.
Failure to Implement Abuse Prevention Policy
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to implement its abuse prevention policy following an alleged abuse incident between two residents on 7/17/24. The incident involved Resident 1 grabbing and squeezing Resident 2's arm after Resident 2 allegedly ran over Resident 1's feet with a wheelchair. Despite the facility's policy requiring immediate separation of residents involved in such incidents, no interventions were implemented for two days, allowing the potential for the incident to reoccur. Interviews and record reviews revealed that the facility did not follow its procedures for handling resident-to-resident abuse. The activities leader witnessed the incident and reported it to the nursing supervisor, who did not conduct a thorough assessment or document the incident in the residents' medical records. The nursing supervisor did not separate the residents, investigate the cause of the incident, notify physicians or responsible parties, or closely monitor the residents as required by the facility's policy. The facility manager confirmed that the facility did not report the alleged abuse incident to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) within the required 24-hour timeframe. Additionally, the facility failed to account for the residents' whereabouts and interactions during the two days following the incident. Both residents involved had cognitive scores indicating they were cognitively intact, with medical histories including stroke and psychoactive substance abuse.
Inadequate Staffing Leads to Delayed Response to Resident's Call Light
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide adequate staffing to meet the needs of a resident, specifically in responding to a call light for assistance with toileting. On the afternoon shift of 4/28/24, the facility had a census of 88 residents with seven CNAs scheduled, resulting in each CNA being responsible for approximately 12 to 13 residents. Despite the Director of Nursing's assertion that the facility was not understaffed and that all staff were expected to respond to call lights, Resident 1 reported an incident where their call light was ignored. The resident, who has hemiplegia and requires maximum assistance for toileting, had to go to the nurse's station to request help, only to be told to return to their room and wait. Resident 1, who has a history of stroke affecting their left side, expressed frustration over the facility's response time to call lights, stating it was a constant problem. The resident's care plan emphasized the need for prompt response to call bells to maintain continence, yet the resident reported being treated poorly and noted that staff did not assist each other. A CNA confirmed that on weekends staffing could be lower, and on the night in question, the resident was in their wheelchair and unable to use the urinal without assistance. The CNA also mentioned that they were covering a double shift and had the resident assigned to them the entire time, indicating potential understaffing issues.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| Lompoc Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 1.4 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Atterdag Care Center | 17.9 mi | — | 15 | 0 |
| Santa Maria Post Acute | 21.3 mi | — | 3 | 0 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center D/p Snf | 21.5 mi | — | 0 | 0 |
| Valley Oaks Post Acute | 21.7 mi | — | 11 | 0 |
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