Resident reported allegations while in acute care of a staff member at the PRTF slapping and grabbing her. Staff member has been suspended pending investigation. A report was made to the AR Child Abuse Hotline and accepted for investigation.
Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.
Facility reported that resident who made the allegations was the same resident who attacked the staff member named in the complaint, and caused the staff member to seek medical attention. Licensing team reviewed camera footage. During camera review, client can be heard informing the staff member she was going to tell, and the staff was heard stating “I don’t give a shit who you tell.” Staff was not observed slapping or grabbing the resident.
- Facility cited (110.12): Agency shall notify Licensing Unit by the next business day when a report of maltreatment is accepted by the child abuse hotline.
- Facility cited (109.1): Unprofessional conduct toward resident.
The CACD case was found unsubstantiated. Licensing investigation determined allegation of slapping/grabbing is unfounded. Staff will complete retraining prior to returning to directly work with residents.