- Maltreatment
- Client stated that staff member instigated a group of 4 fellow patients to fight her. Internal investigation conducted with 3 staff and 5 patients revealed that no witnesses corroborate the statements of client. It was admitted by alleged staff member that on 12/4/21, client got in her face and slightly pushed her, in which staff pushed client’s shoulder and told her to move. Nurse evaluation: Scratch under and over left eye. Scant amount of bleeding. Small knot to left side of forehead with several scratches. Client had hair pulled out on both sides of head with scant bleeding noted.
- Child Abuse Hotline was called, not accepted. Staff placed on leave. Specialist followed up via phone call on 12/9/21: Staff emailed the hotline call reference number and stated it had not been accepted. Moving forward, staff will be properly trained that physical injury or threat of bodily harm may not be used when interacting with clients. Facility visited on 12/15/21; Facility cited for 905.4g. Facility cited for staff pushing client.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident