Disability Rights Arkansas

Centers for Youth and Families Little Rock

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Location: Little Rock, AR

Population Served: Youth ages 5-18

# of residents per unit: Up to 8 Residents per room: 1-3 Capacity: 82 beds (PRTF and residential)

Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Facility declined to provide specifics regarding call frequency or schedule

Restraint utilized? Yes Chemical Restraint utilized? Yes Seclusion utilized? No

Treatment Components

Clinical Director - LCSW

Therapists: Facility declined to identify, report number employed, or share credential status of any therapists.

Treatment modalities offered: Facility declined to identify any specific modalities available.

# of individual therapy sessions/week: Facility declined to provide a number or range.

# of group therapy sessions led by a licensed mental health professional/week: Facility declined to provide a number or range.

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PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Suicide Attempt

A resident was observed attempting to choke herself with her shirt while in the bathroom. The resident was on Line of Sight bathroom protocol, and staff was present outside the door with the door ajar. Staff immediately entered the bathroom and removed the shirt that the resident was attempting to use. The resident was assessed by a nurse, who noted a red mark on the resident’s cheek and neck. Following this incident, a 1:1 ratio was ordered, and the resident was referred to acute care.

Police Report

Alarm, Police Report

Officers responded to the facility for an alarm call. Officers checked the location for any signs of possible burglary. False alarm.

Police Report

Non Police Incident, Police Report

Officers were dispatched to the facility. Officers spoke to staff who stated that there was no emergency and that officers were not needed.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Suicide Attempt

A resident was observed attempting to strangle herself with her shirt while in the bathroom. The resident was on Line of Sight 1:1 bathroom protocol and staff was present outside the door with the door ajar. Staff immediately entered the bathroom and removed the shirt that resident was attempting to use. The resident was assessed by a nurse, who noted a red mark on her neck.

Police Report

Alarm, Police Report

Officers responded to the facility for an alarm call. The nurse at the facility advised officers it was a false alarm.

Police Report

Alarm, Police Report

Officers responded to the facility for an alarm call. The nurse at the facility advised officers it was a false alarm.

Police Report

Fire Alarm, Police Report

Officers responded to the facility in reference to a fire alarm. The alarm was found to be a false alarm.

PRLU or OLTC

Medical, Notice of Incident

A resident reported that she had eaten a peanut butter cracker and was having an allergic reaction. She received 50mg of Benadryl at the facility but continued to complain of an itchy throat. Out of an abundance of caution, she was transported to ACH for further evaluation. ACH did not administer additional medication but recommended adding Zyrtec to her medications.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Suicide Attempt

A resident was involved in a physical altercation with peers. During debriefing with the dorm, she quietly walked away and went to her bedroom. Staff checked on her and found her lying in her bed with sweatpants tied around her neck. She appeared unresponsive to verbal stimuli and staff called for nursing. Nursing contacted the on-call physician and obtained vitals. Out of an abundance of caution, the resident was sent to ACH for further evaluation and consideration of transfer to acute care.

Police Report

Assist Medical, Police Report

Police were dispatched to the facility to assist with a medical call.

Police Report

Non Police Incident, Police Report

Police were dispatched to the facility in a non-police incident. No contact was made due to no answer at the door.

Police Report

Assist Medical, Police Report

Police were dispatched to the facility to assist EMS in transporting a resident.

PRLU or OLTC

Medical, Notice of Incident

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for further evaluation of an allergic reaction that wasn’t subsiding after a dose of Benadryl. The resident was treated and then transported back to the facility.

PRLU or OLTC

Acute Placement, Notice of Incident

A resident became dysregulated during her initial intake and was transferred to acute care at Pinnacle Pointe. The guardian was present at the time.

PRLU or OLTC

Acute Placement, Notice of Incident

A resident became dysregulated and was transferred to acute care at Pinnacle Pointe. The facility reported to Licensing that the resident is not expected to return to the facility following her acute care stay.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident

A resident was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for evaluation and treatment of a laceration to his left knee sustained while on the playground. X-rays were performed. No acute fracture or dislocation was noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

A resident reported that a staff member held down another resident and poured water on her face for discipline. The reporting resident also stated that staff members at the facility yell and cuss at the children residing there. Licensing was informed by the facility that a staff member was interviewed and admitted to horseplaying with a resident with water.

Licensing Specialist: Arlene Horton

This complaint was Founded by Licensing. Facility was cited. 109.1.g – Unprofessional Conduct. The staff member involved was retrained on maintaining appropriate boundaries.

PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

Report was received that a resident was pulled out AMA from the facility, because he felt he was not safe there. He was seen with bruises on his cheekbone and jaw. The resident said his roommate hit him the face and threw a shoe at him. The resident stated that he told staff, but nothing was done. In a separate incident the resident was overheard while on the phone telling staff that the roommate continued to hit him and was going through his belongings. Staff were overheard berating the resident for not getting to the phone fast enough. Resident stated he was beaten 2 additional times by other minors in the facility. The complaint stated that the facility would not contact the resident’s mother regarding any incidents. When the resident was pulled out of the facility, a small bruise on his arm and bruises on his legs from peer abuse were visible. The complaintant also expressed concern that feces was left lying around the bathroom and not cleaned up.

Licensing Specialist: Arlene Horton

12/5/2024 – LS Horton completed a buildings and ground visit for the facility. The grounds of the facility were mantained. The following dorms were observed: North, South, East, and New Dorm. All bathrooms ere maintained.

1/23/25 – LS Horton completed a buildings and grounds visit for the facility. Three classrooms were observed. Ratio 3:6 in each. Licensing observed Dorms 1, 2, 3, and 4. Bathrooms were partially cleaned. Clothing and other articles were observed on the floor. Some bedrooms had clothing on the floor that appeared dirty. Facility was cited 912.4 for tissue on the floors of some bathrooms.

This complaint was Unfounded by Licensing.

Police Report

EMS Assist, Police Report

MEMS loaded the patient into the ambulance and transported him to the hospital without incident.

PRLU or OLTC

Medical, Notice of Incident

Client was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for further evaluation following complaints of pain and bleeding in her vaginal area. Client was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. After her evaluation, the client was transported back to EMCC.

Police Report

Police Report, Redacted, Transport

Communications advised they received secondhand information that juvenile was at the listed location. The juvenile was not reported as a runaway when officers made contact with him. Juvenile was transported back to Methodist Children’s Home and contact was made with staff.

PRLU or OLTC

Visit Compliance Report

Licensing Specialist: Arlene Horton

LS Horton performed a walkthrough of Dorm 4. Ratio – 1:6.

No residents were present during the walkthrough. Flooring is complete, baseboards are in place, the dorm has been cleaned from repairs, and the walls were not damaged.

PRLU or OLTC

Medical, Notice of Incident

Client was transported to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for further evaluation of her blood sugar level. Client was diagnosed with hyperglycemia. After her evaluation, the client was transported back to EMCC.

PRLU or OLTC

Mold, Notice of Incident

Facility request due to mold in dorm: As of 10/1/24, mold was discovered in dorm 4 at EMAC while working on replacing the flooring. The flooring company had originally reported this would be a one-day job for each dorm, so no clients would need to be moved. After the mold was discovered, a restoration company was called and did testing to determine next steps. We are requesting the clients from dorm 4 be allowed to sleep in the dining room area until this is resolved. There will be up to 8 clients needing to be in the dining room. We will make sure there is appropriate staffing in place. The classrooms will be used after school hours and they will only be in dining room for sleeping purposes.

Program Coordinator followed up with facility and requested a written plan and further information. On 10/24/24, residents returned to Dorm 4. Dorm 4 is complete.

PRLU or OLTC

Medical, Notice of Incident

Client was transported to Arkansas Heart Hospital ER for evaluation of left ear pain. Client was diagnosed with Otitis Media. After her evaluation, the client was transported back to EMAC.