Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis / Woodridge of West Memphis

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a parent unable to get in touch with someone at the facility.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to staff not being able to contain multiple fights occurring at the facility.

A resident was found with leggings wrapped around her neck.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a person making threats and refusing to leave.

A resident reported that a peer penetrated her with her fingers after she told her no.

During a routine check, staff members found marks on a resident’s arm. After further investigation, marks in the form of letters were also found on the resident’s legs.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a resident causing a disturbance.

A resident was sent to the ER after complaining of severe abdominal pain and dark colored emesis.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a resident attacked a staff member.

A resident was sent for evaluation after she was assaulted by a peer.

A resident was sent for evaluation after complaining of abdominal pain following an altercation with a peer.

A resident was transported for labs and tests after appearing to faint while in the classroom.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds review. All areas reviewed were clean and in good condition.

A resident reported that a staff member touched her inappropriately.

Officers were dispatched in response to a report of a resident eloping from the facility.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of a patient hitting a staff member.

A resident eloped while outside the facility at a dentist appointment. Staff members followed the resident until additional staff arrived to escort the resident back to the facility.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of a juvenile attacking staff.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of a resident attacking two nurses.

A resident was sent to Baptist Crittenden for a CT scan after she was attacked by another resident.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an attack on a resident by another resident.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of a group of juveniles fighting each other.

A complaint received states that a staff member pushed a resident against a wall and grabbed her by the hair during an incident that ended with a restraint. The facility was cited 109.1.g, 905.4.g, and 905.9 as a result of this incident. One staff member was terminated.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a request for EMS due to an injury sustained during an altercation.

A resident was transported to LeBonheur ER for a head injury after being attacked by a peer at the facility.

Officers received a report from the facility regarding an assault on a patient by another patient.

A resident was outside in the courtyard when she climbed over the fence and eloped from facility grounds. The facility was cited 907.3 for being out of ratio during the incident.

Dispatch received call from a nurse in reference to a patient running from facility.

A resident was sent to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital after complaining of chest pain that started after accidentally colliding with another resident while playing a game.

Licensing completed a buildings and grounds walkthrough of the PRTF unit. The facility was cited 911.6 for deficiencies identified during the review.

A resident reported that a staff member threw her on the floor, grabbed her by the back of her jacket, and choked her. The facility was cited 109.1.g for unprofessional conduct. The complaint was FOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident was sent to LeBonheur Hospital after complaining of pain in her left hand.

Officers responded to a call regarding a juvenile that ran from Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis. Officers located juvenile.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an assault on two staff members by a resident. The resident was arrested and transported to Crittenden County Juvenile Detention Center to be held until further notice.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a missing juvenile.

A resident was transported to LeBonheur ER after slipping and falling on her elbow while playing in the gym.

Licensing visited the facility to review personnel records. No discrepancies found.

Officers met with complainant who advised that she was bitten by one of her patients.

A resident was sent to LeBonheur ER for evaluation of an eye injury sustained during an altercation with a peer.

Deficiencies were noted during the Inpatient Psychiatric Inspection of Care (IOC) conducted at the facility. A Corrective Action Plan was submitted by the facility and approved.

Officers received a call from facility staff stating that a male patient is running off.

Officers were dispatched in response to several girls attempting to fight staff.

Licensing visited the facility to review children’s records. No deficiencies cited.

A resident alleged that two staff members choked her and threw her, causing her to hit her head. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A resident reported to a nurse that her throat was burning and confessed to ingesting body wash (liquid soap).

Three residents eloped from the facility by pushing through a kitchen door and exiting out the dietary exit door.

Officers responded to the facility in reference to three juveniles running away.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a resident battered a staff member.

A resident was sent to Baptist Crittenden ER due to an allergic reaction after complaining of hives and shortness of breath.

The fire department was dispatched to the facility to assist EMS with an allergic reaction call.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a juvenile resident was threatening a staff member.

EMS was dispatched to the facility for someone having seizures.

Licensing visited the facility to review personnel files. No deficiencies cited.

A resident was sent to LeBonheur ER due to visible and palpable abnormalities in her neck.

Anaphylactic Reaction. Tongue swollen from medication.

A resident was taken to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital after complaining of fever and stomach pain.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a male patient attacking staff.

A resident was sent to Baptist Crittenden ER for assessment of her nose after an altercation with a peer.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a reported fight.

A resident eloped from the facility during a fire alarm inspection.

Officers were dispatched in response to a juvenile leaving the facility.

Officers were dispatched in response to a report that a juvenile resident attempted to escape from the facility then battered the head nurse.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a 911 hang up call.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a juvenile resident being assaulted by another resident.

An x-ray of the hand was ordered after a resident was involved in a physical altercation with a peer.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report of an uncooperative juvenile patient.

A resident was transported to Baptist Crittenden hospital after complaining of right hand pain following an incident in which she flipped over chairs and punched a wall.

Dispatch made contact with the complainant who reported he was assaulted by a juvenile resident.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough and to review children’s records and personnel files. Licensing provided technical assistance for 105.15.h as a result of the review.

Licensing spoke with the CEO regarding a staff member mentioned in a maltreatment complaint. The CEO informed Licensing that the staff member worked only on the acute side and not with PRTF residents.

Staff 1 was approaching Resident 1 in a threatening manner, when Staff 2 intercepted. Resident 2 ran over and began hitting Staff 1. Staff 3 attempted to separated Resident 2 and Staff 1, when Staff 1 was seen attempting to strike Resident 2 and appeared to have pulled her hair. Staff 1 was terminated as a result of this incident. The facility was cited 109.1.g and 905.4.g. The complaint was FOUNDED by Licensing.

An x-ray was ordered after a resident injured her wrist while playing volleyball.

A resident was sent to the ER after complaining of shortness of breath and cough.

An x-ray was ordered after a resident punched a door following a verbal altercation with a peer.

Officers were dispatched in response to a resident walking away from the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough and review personnel files. No deficiencies cited.

An x-ray was ordered after a resident complained of her pinky finger hurting.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a resident assaulted staff members.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a suicide attempt by a resident.

A resident reported that a staff member called her a vulgar name. The staff member was terminated. The facility was cited 905.4 as a result of this incident.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an attempted suicide.

A complainant reported that the facility’s focus is on keeping beds full, with no concerns for patients. Patients beg for therapist sessions. Doctors cannot restrict sexual offenders and violent patients from having roommates. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

A complaint received reported: a resident drank toilet water with chemicals while unsupervised; patients are sleeping in boats on floors in the main areas; patients and staff are fighting; patients attack other patients, and nothing is being done about it. The facility was cited 911.15 as a result of a review of this complaint. The facility was also provided technical assistance for 907.6 and 110.17. The complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough. No deficiencies cited.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to an attempted suicide.

Officers were dispatched in response to a report of a juvenile who escaped from the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough and to review personnel files. No deficiencies cited.

Licensing conducted an annual review of policies and procedures at the facility.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a juvenile was attempting to run away.

Officers were dispatched in response to a shooting investigation. Officers made contact with the arrestee. Upon attempting to place the arrestee in handcuffs, the arrestee pulled away and struck the officer in the face.

Licensing visited the facility to conduct a buildings and grounds walkthrough and review children’s records. No deficiencies cited.

Officers were dispatched to the facility to assist EMS with a patient.

A resident was sent to the ER after choking on a piece of plastic she had ripped from a trash bag and swallowed.

Officers were dispatched in response to a report that a juvenile had run away from the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to review personnel files. The facility was cited 105.15.h for an issue identified during the review.

Multiple deficiencies were noted during the Inspection of Care performed on 5/16/2023. A Corrective Action Plan was submitted and approved.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a report that a resident assaulted a staff member.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a missing juvenile report.

A resident was found with two shirts tied around her neck. The resident was placed on suicide precautions and 1:1 observation.

Technical assistance was provided to the facility regarding the current Arkansas mandated reporting law, R102.3.h and R110.9.

A complaint received reported that staff members curse at the children and talked about meth. The complainant’s daughter’s medication was increased without consent or notification.

Licensing visited the facility to review children’s records. No deficiencies cited.

Licensing visited the facility to review children’s records. No deficiencies cited.

A resident was sent to the ER for evaluation after complaining of chest pain.

A resident was sent to the hospital after she was injured while playing football.

A resident was sent to the emergency room after being involved in a physical altercation with two peers.

Officers were dispatched to the facility in response to a call from a parent who was concerned because she was unable to make contact with someone at the facility.

Licensing visited the facility to review personnel files. No deficiencies cited.

Licensing visited the facility to perform a buildings and grounds walkthrough. No deficiencies were observed.

During the course of a complaint investigation, it was discovered that the current Clinical Director at the facility is not licensed as a mental health professional in the state of Arkansas. This is a violation of standard 906.1.c.