Resident became escalated on the unit and began physically assaulting various staff members and destroying property. The resident attempted to run off the unit but was blocked by staff. Resident’s behaviors continued, and a physical restraint was initiated. When staff attempted the restraint, another resident stepped in and began physically assaulting the resident. Staff intervened and separated the residents. Moments later, the resident physically assaulted a different peer that was a bystander. Staff intervened and separated the residents. The resident was taken off unit and physically restrained but continued to physically assault staff despite interventions. Springdale Police Department was called and the resident was transported to Washington County JDC where she was booked over the weekend and released back to the facility.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell.
Facility visited 3/20/24 and video footage was reviewed. Safety plan for the facility is to train staff and strategize regarding situations handling larger residents and resident separation de-escalation. Program Coordinator requested police report on 4/1/24.