Client was on the unit upset attempting to find things to cause harm to herself. Resident ripped piece of plastic from trash bag and swallowed it. Resident appeared to be choking when our medical nurse practitioner intervened immediately.
Actions taken: resident was assessed by the nurse and vitals obtained, our nurse practitioner ordered the resident to be sent to the er for further evaluation. After visit summary states the resident had intentionally ingested foreign object and to continue regular diet and monitor bowel movement for object to be expelled. Resident has returned to our facility and been stepped up to inpatient acute unit for higher level of care and acuity.
Licensing narrative: Licensing Specialist informed resident obtained the piece of the garbage bag while on the unit and the issue has been corrected.