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- Self-inflicted Injury 5
- Client began using fingernails to scratch scab on forearm. After staff attempted blocking techniques, client became agitated and began punching themselves in the head and face. A physical hold was initiated. Afterwards, nurse noted abrasion to client’s arm that client refused to have cleaned/covered. Self-harm precautions with constant LOS continued.
- Licensing follow-up: TA issued on 02/01/23 for all 6 incidents reported on 01/31/23 (late reporting due to nurse quitting). During facility visit on 02/03/23, client was within LOS of staff and standing order in place to cut/trim fingernails as needed.
