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- Self-inflicted Injury
- Client used plastic cap to make superficial cuts to their arm. Client’s wound was cleaned, and self-harm safety plan extended. The plastic cap was from a Christmas present that client received; This was given to staff.
- Licensing follow-up: During facility visit, Licensing followed up with staff regarding client’s frequent self-harm behaviors. Client’s therapist stated that due to client’s chronic self-harm behaviors that haven’t increased or changed, an acute referral is not appropriate at this time. Facility has implemented a no plastic policy on the units. Licensing reviewed LOS documentation and safety plan for client and checked her room for obvious safety hazards. The loose screw in her room was fixed and no contraband was found.
