Staff at Dallas County Medical Center advised 18 yr old female was sexually assaulted from Millcreek. No other info.
Police Report
Sexual Assault
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Maltreatment
- Statement from client: Staff stated “Girl, I’ll beat the fuck out of you – you better know who you are fucking with.” After a few more statements from staff, client stated staff kicked her on the head and stabbed her with a pen/pencil twice in the hand. Client stated other staff threw her dinner away and threw her breakfast away the next morning. That same staff member told her to make the pen/pencil situation with other staff member sound like an accident. Nurse noted sore to left hand and pencil tip blood blister area on finger. Client reports that she had a knot on center of forehead and only complained of it being tender now.
- Facility advised that staff were put on leave pending an investigation. Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted, unsubstantiated. Facility staff stated no video footage was available of incident.
Police Report
Radio Log, Second Degree Escape
At approximately 1556 hours, officer was dispatched for several kids running away from facility. While entering subjects in ACIC, 2 Juveniles returned to facility. Officer located 3 other kids walking down Highway 79 and escorted them back to Millcreek. All subjects were back in custody of Millcreek care takers.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Peer Altercation
- Client and peer were exchanging words when peer picked up a can of disinfectant spray and threw it at client, hitting him on the head. Client received 1” laceration to left upper head. Client transferred to ER and returned with 3 staples to laceration.
- Specialist followed up for video footage, and facility reported they had saved the footage. No further follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Staff Abuse
- When client started fighting peer for no apparent reason, staff separated clients. Client had small laceration to the left side of his lower lip with blood oozing. Client was sent to ER where he received 3 sutures. On 8/9/21, client filled out grievance form stating that after staff broke up the altercation, staff was too rough and threw client against the wall causing his lip to bust, resulting in 3 stitches.
- Staff member was put on administrative leave pending outcome of the investigation as of 8/13/21 due to the grievance that was filed following the incident. No video was available in the area where the incident took place. As of 8/23/21, staff member was still on leave. Investigation still pending.
Police Report
Radio Log, Welfare Check
Police responded for a welfare check on Juvenile requested by guardian. Upon arrival, Unit Supervisor stated they had been having problems with the phone’s services. Juvenile stated he was fine and that he had been trying to call his mother but the phones “are broke”.
PRLU or OLTC
Visit Compliance Report
- A visit was conducted to discuss residential/PRTF beds with staff.
- Regs out of compliance –
- R911.6 – Walls with holes needing repaired, baseboard shoe needs to be replaced or reattached to the wall (Rock Hill), door leading to day area has broken lock (Eagle Hall), viewed leaking water fountain onto the floor (Tiger Hall); “Part of 911.6 was corrected during the visit”.
- TA –
- R911.15.f – Specialist viewed client at Pebble Creek cottage with shoestrings in his shoes (removed during visit).
Police Report
Radio Log, Second Degree Escape
Police dispatched at approximately 0008 hours for 2 escapees. Nurse stated that the 2 Juveniles were last seen at 0000 hours running towards the woods. At approximately 0252 hours, police located both Juveniles inside Exxon and transported them back to Millcreek.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Other – Peer Sexual Abuse
- Client stated when he went to bed, his roommate woke him up by touching him inappropriately. Client stated he tried to tell his roommate no multiple times and his roommate started pulling his hair. Client stated that, “He then pulled out his dick and put it in my mouth.” Client stated he tried to fight back, but failed, and another patient walked in on them. Peer confirmed the incident.
- Client was evaluated by the nurse and admitted to giving oral sex; He denied injuries or ejaculation to mouth area. Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted. Patients were moved to different rooms.
Police Report
Battery First Degree, Radio Log
Police dispatched to Dallas County Medical Center in reference to abuse of Juvenile. Juvenile from Millcreek stated he was pushed down by staff member, causing arm injury (fracture). Juvenile to be transported to ACH for treatment. Juvenile stated staff member was mad due to him being out the door and pushed him back in the room. Police and Millcreek staff viewed video footage. Child Abuse Hotline # 2099453.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Injury – Self-inflicted
- Client stated he got mad and punched a door, hurting his hand; Nurse evaluated, and client was transferred to ER.
- Radiology report: Mildly displaced dorsal hamate fracture.
Police Report
Sexual Assault Fourth Degree
Staff stated that on 7/13/21 they had caught 2 Juveniles having consensual sex. Staff stated she had called the Child Abuse Hotline to report the incident, but it was not accepted.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Injury by Staff – Fracture
- On day of incident, client initially reported to nurse that he fell and hurt his arm. The next day, 7/16/21, the client was sent to the ER for evaluation of his arm. Client reported to hospital staff he was pushed by staff member at facility.
- X-ray results: Nondisplaced acute transverse fracture to left humerus. Staff member placed on leave pending investigation. Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted.
Police Report
Possible Runaway, Radio Log
Nurse stated they have a Juvenile that eloped from the play area about 10 minutes prior. Nurse reported a few minutes later that they had located the missing girl.
PRLU or OLTC
Visit Compliance Report
- Specialist met with staff in reference to how the program keeps the Residential and PRTF clients separate. Millcreek CEO agreed to look into trying to determine when the capacities changed and would provide the information to the Licensing Unit.
- Regs out of compliance –
- R912.2 – Eagle Hill has 1 working shower stall, the other 2 are out of order and the 1 stall that is working is not draining properly.
- R911.15.f – Shoes with strings in a box in Tiger Hall room; Eagle Hall room 603 viewed rope attached to empty luggage. Correction date 7/8/21.
- R912.4 – Toilets on Penguin, Zebra, Flamingo, and Café Halls shall be cleaned (viewed rings of dire and build up inside).
- R911.6 – Shower knobs missing in bathrooms on Penguin, Zebra, and Kangaroo Halls. Tiger Hall bathroom has peeling epoxy in shower stall, paint is peeling in stalls. Eagle Hall toilet stall needs a new cover on the flush button. Black/grey tote in room 609 needs to be replaced. Café walk in area needs to be cleaned to get rid of trash, excessive writing on the boy’s bathroom shall be cleaned off or repainted. Ceiling areas in the halls shall be cleaned to remove the dust on the vents and webs.
- R913.5 – Mattresses on Zebra, Eagle, and Kangaroo Halls need replaced due to excessive wear in the middle.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Illness – Covid-19
- When staff went to get client up for breakfast, client seemed weak and could not hold her head up. Client stated she felt dizzy and kept leaning as if she could fall; Nurse evaluated, and client was transferred to ER. Client tested positive for Covid-19.
- Ongoing monitoring, isolation, and safety protocols continue to be in place in accordance with the AR Department of Health recommendations and guidelines.
Police Report
Terroristic Threatening First Degree
Officer was dispatching to facility for a male threatening the staff. Staff stated that a male had called the boys wing cussing and threatening the nurses about his son being at the facility. The male stated he was coming to get the Juvenile to take him away from the facility. Juvenile’s mother and case worker were informed.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Other – Client Unconscious
- Staff member found resident laying on floor. The nurse staff attempted to wake resident, but resident did not respond; Resident sent to ER.
PRLU or OLTC
Complaint Investigation, Licensing Compliance Record
- Initiated complaint alleging staff pushed and hit involved child while on the bed.
- Reviewed 1 personnel file, no deficiencies noted. No finding was provided at this visit; A finding will be provided at a later date.
PRLU or OLTC
Licensing Compliance Record
- Initiated complaint received; child’s records were reviewed.
- Licensing Complaint is unfounded. There was no significant support of allegations found.
- TA –
- Agency may need to incorporate personal item inventories at admission and discharge. Agency should educate parents/guardians on special programs or services not provided at certain locations.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Maltreatment – Staff Abuse
- Staff was said to have pushed client on bed and slapped her. Staff placed on leave until investigation is completed.
- Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted. Staff’s records were reviewed
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Guardian Complaints
- Guardian reported that while her child was at facility (former resident) there was lack of medical treatment where the child’s lithium levels were not checked by medical staff and when child was discharged her belongings were not returned. Guardian feels that her child was wrongfully discharged because she had not met her goals at the time and that Millcreek did not follow up with the child’s probation requirements. It was also reported that the child was not provided haircuts while at facility and not provided treatment for severe athlete’s foot.
Police Report
Possible Runaway, Radio Log
Staff stated they have 4 girls that ran into the woods about 5 minutes prior. After taking descriptions, Staff informed Officers that the girls were coming back out of the woods.
Police Report
Battery Third Degree
Upon arrival, Juvenile stated that her area had bed bugs and that a staff member pushed her down to the floor causing a bump on her head. Staff stated they were unaware of any incident and that Juvenile has stated several times if she calls the police they would take her to a different place to stay. Officer called the Child Abuse Hotline, it was not accepted.
PRLU or OLTC
Licensing Compliance Record
- Regs out of compliance –
- R908.8 – Reviewed med log and noticed clients 8am med for 5/27/21 hadn’t been initialed. Nurse advised she had given it to him but forgot to initial.
- 911.15.f – Observed shoestrings in 4 different rooms and dayroom, student with strings in hoodie, drawstrings in clothing room 403. Compliance date 5.27.21 for all.
- 907.2 – Observed client asleep in room and unattended by staff in Kangaroo Hall room 408.
- 911.6 – Hole in wall outside Nurse’s station, broken bathroom sink, gazebo roof with exposed nails. Compliance date 5.27.21.
- 911.6 – Trim missing and peeling in rooms 2 & 4, holes in wall in rooms 8 & 9. Painting (agency is working on painting), Hall 2 bathrooms missing shower head. Plate missing in main area. Compliance date 6.27.21. (LS Felicia Moore)
- 911.15 (f) – Found shoestrings in room 2. Compliance date 5.27.21, corrected 5.27.21. (LS Felicia Moore)
- 910.1 – Broke swing and trash on playground. Compliance date 6.27.21. (LS Felicia Moore)