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- Licensing (Self-harm)
- Client became upset after finding some of her items had been damaged by a peer that was dysregulated. Client began banging on door, throwing peers belongings, and bit a plastic piece off a marker and began scraping it across her arm. After plastic piece was removed by staff, client attempted to bite off a light socket and was put in a physical restraint. Client scored high on C-SSRS and verbalized active plan to commit suicide with intent. Client placed on strict 1:1 throughout night and facility began search for acute placement, but search was called off the next day as client was doing better and scored low on C-SSRS scale. Client was placed on Constant LOS, suicide risk and self-harm precautions. Scratches noted on client’s arms caused from plastic and client’s fingernails.
- Licensing follow-up: Specialist reviewed client’s file on 11/9/22. Documentation of restraints and physician’s orders were provided. No licensing concerns noted.
