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Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City / Woodridge of Forrest City

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Location: Forrest City, AR

Population Served: Males ages 12-17 and a specialized sexual rehabilitative unit for males ages 12-17

# of residents per unit: Up to 21 Residents per room: 1-3 (SRU has 1 or 3, never 2) Capacity: 66

Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Calls 2x/week.

Restraint utilized? Yes Chemical Restraint utilized?  Yes Seclusion utilized? Yes 

Treatment Components:

Clinical Director - LPC-TA

Therapists: 3 full-time therapists (1 LCSW, 1 LPC, 1 LMSW); 2 part-time/contract therapists (1 LCSW ACSW, 1 LAC)

Treatment modalities offered: DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Person-Centered, Narrative, Reality, Anger Replacement Therapy

# of individual therapy sessions/week: 1x/week

# of group therapy sessions led by a licensed mental health professional/week: 3x/week

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PRLU or OLTC

Elopement, Notice of Incident, Peer Altercation

  • Licensing (Peer Altercation, Elopement)
    • Client became physically aggressive with staff and peers, and staff broke up multiple fights between client and peers. Client then jumped the fence in the courtyard and eloped from the facility at 5:49pm. The police were notified. Client returned to the facility at 6:15pm and was assessed. Nurse noted multiple scratches to client from running in the woods, and a black eye from fighting with peers. Client was placed on elopement precautions and unit restrictions. Client was assessed for acute placement and is awaiting an open bed at various facilities.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted. No acute placement as of 9/20/22.

PRLU or OLTC

Complaint Survey with POC, Revisit Survey

  • Complaint #AR00028851 was substantiated, all or in part, with no deficiency cited.
  • Regs out of compliance –
    • N 145 – Facility failed to ensure the Face-to-Face Assessments for Emergency Safety Interventions documented the time they took place to ensure they were done within an hour of initiating the ESI for 1 client who was placed in physical restraints.
    • N 189 – Facility failed to ensure a staff debriefing was conducted and documented within 24 hours after 1 client was placed in a physical restraint.
  • POC – Facility will conduct mandatory re-education for all RN’s and LPN’s regarding ESI’s, review of Incident Reporting Policy, facility will conduct daily incident report audits on 3 medical records including client #1 to ensure 100% compliance until compliance is verified by OLTC, DON will discuss compliance rate daily in Quality/Safety Meetings and compliance rate will be submitted in monthly Quality/Patient Dashboard.
  • A revisit was conducted on 10/31/22 for all deficiencies cited on 09/14/22. All deficiencies have been corrected, and no new noncompliance was found.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Licensing, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury)
    • Client injured his hand/thumb while playing basketball and was sent to the ER. X-ray findings: No acute fracture or dislocation.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Children's Records Review, Visit Compliance Report

  • Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.
  • Facility visited from 11:15am – 12:45pm. Census: 48. Specialist reviewed 2 children’s records.
  • TA –
    • R903.5 – Education documentation will be placed in the children’s chart by 9/16/22.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Passed Out

  • Licensing (Passed Out)
    • Client passed out at the nurse’s station and reported feeling dizzy. Client was assessed and sent to the ER. Diagnosis: No abnormal findings.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

  • Maltreatment
    • Client reported a staff member hit him during a restraint. Camera review was conducted, and the staff member was observed hitting client with a closed fist multiple times in the head area. The staff member was terminated on 9/12/22. Client was assessed by nursing, and no injuries were noted. Client stated he was hit in the eye; Nursing will monitor his eye for changes. Additional staff will be retrained on SAMA on 9/16/22.
    • Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted. Specialist reviewed camera footage on 9/13/22 and observed 2 staff holding down his arms and lower extremities, while the 3rd staff member was observed punching the client in the head. Facility cited (R109.g, R905.4, and R905.9). CACD investigation was closed and found true.

PRLU or OLTC

Licensing, Nausea, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Nausea)
    • Client reported he vomited a blood-like substance. Client was taken to the ER; All tests conducted were negative. Client was diagnosed with nausea.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Licensing, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury)
    • Client complained of head pain, stating he hit his head while doing a layup playing basketball. Client was taken to the ER for an x-ray. Diagnosis: Unspecified injury of head.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Licensing, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury)
    • Client complained of hand pain from playing basketball. Client was taken to the ER for an x-ray and diagnosed with a fracture. The nursing staff is awaiting ortho referral to make a follow-up appointment.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

  • Dual (Maltreatment)
    • Complaint received on 11/14/22: Client reported a staff member pushed him onto his bed, kicked and punched him, then pushed client onto the floor causing his nose to bleed. There are no cameras in the bedroom for review, but the client stated a staff member witnessed it.
      • Child Abuse Hotline called and accepted. Licensing follow-up: Specialist spoke with staff at the facility, and informed staff that the investigator had already been to the facility to interview staff and residents, which should have alerted the facility to notify the licensing unit; Facility cited 110.12. Licensing reviewed staff’s record and saw no mention of the open investigation, retraining, or corrective action in response to the accusation. The nurse who witnessed the incident stated in a witness statement that she had no concerns with the restraint hold on 09/07/22. The alleged staff is currently suspended pending the review of an interim corrective action plan. CACD investigation was unfounded and unsubstantiated. No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Upper Respiratory Infection

  • Licensing (Upper Respiratory Infection)
    • Client complained of a sore throat with white patches on tonsil. Client was sent to the ER and diagnosed with an acute upper respiratory infection. Client was isolated from peers for at least 24 hours.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Contraband, Licensing Follow Up, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Contraband)
    • Leadership was made aware that a staff member could not find her vape pen after bringing it in and placing it on her desk. Camera review was conducted, and 3 residents were observed passing the vape pen around and hiding it in a book in the classroom. The residents have been placed on line of sight. The staff member was suspended pending further investigation and staff will receive additional supervision training on 9/2/22 on a bi-weekly basis for the next 60 days and progressive disciplinary actions up to termination.
    • Outcome: Founded. Licensing follow-up: Facility cited for R910.1 (staff placed her vape pen on her desk in sight of the residents) and R907.2 (staff failed to provide the level of supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents).

PRLU or OLTC

Licensing, Notice of Incident, Peer Altercation

  • Licensing (Peer Altercation)
    • Client and peer were in a physical altercation in which the peer stabbed client in the shoulder with a pencil. Client was sent to the ER and received 2 stitches and laceration care instructions. Client was placed on line of sight, assault precautions, and peer restricted from perpetrator.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Elopement, Licensing, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Peer Altercation)
    • Client and peer were in a physical altercation in which the peer stabbed client in the shoulder with a pencil. Client was sent to the ER and received 2 stitches and laceration care instructions. Client was placed on line of sight, assault precautions, and peer restricted from perpetrator.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Monitor Visit, Visit Compliance Report

  • Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.
  • Specialist viewed the 400 Hall entrance, fence removal, and the doors. Specialist observed the doors closing and not closing; Staff stated the doors will be repaired on 8/31/22. Where the fence was removed, metal was observed sticking out of the maintenance shop; Maintenance was contacted and agreed to repair the metal today, 8/25/22. Specialist observed classrooms 1-4. Hand sanitizer bottles have been removed from all classrooms, and dispensers are on back order and will be arriving on 9/2/22. No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Strep Throat

  • Licensing (Strep Throat)
    • Client complained of congestion, sore throat, and temperature of 100.6. Client was sent to Urgent Care. Diagnosis: Positive abnormal strep throat. Client will be isolated from peers for at least 24 hours.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

Police Report

Domestic Battering Third Degree

Staff member reported that she and an unknown male were arguing, and the male then went into the building and began ringing the doorbell, beating on the door, and pacing back and forth in the area that is for staff only. The police were called but no report was done on the incident.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury) 1
    • Client complained of shoulder pain, stating he hurt it playing basketball a few days prior. Client was sent to the ER for an x-ray. Diagnosis: No findings.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury) 2
    • Client complained of arm pain, stating he fell in the bathroom a few days prior. Client was sent to the ER for an x-ray. Diagnosis: No findings. Camera review was conducted on 8/25/22, and no falls were witnessed or documented.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Elopement Attempt, Licensing Follow Up, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Elopement Attempt)
    • Client noticed the back door to 400 Hall was not completely closed and exited the hall. Staff immediately followed client to the courtyard, where he climbed the fence and got on the roof of the maintenance building. Staff were able to process with the client to come off the roof. No injuries noted. Client was placed on staff shadow precautions, and the fence between the maintenance storage building and 400 Hall will be removed on 8/23/22.
    • Licensing follow-up: Specialist viewed camera footage on 8/25/22. Staff were in ratio and resident was supervised the entire time. The fenced area where client climbed has been removed. Staff were made aware of metal poking out from the air conditioner vent and maintenance agreed to have it repaired today (8/25/22).

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Licensing, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury)
    • Client was playing “tug-of-war” and wrapped the rope around his hand, hurting his finger. Client was sent to ER for an x-ray. X-ray findings: Sprain of the other part of right wrist and hand. Discharge instructions: Elastic bandage and RICE therapy.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident

  • Licensing (Accidental Injury)
    • Client reported pain to his left thumb from hitting it while playing basketball a few days prior. Client was sent to ER for an x-ray. X-ray findings: The bones and joints are radiographically unremarkable.
    • Licensing follow-up: No licensing concerns noted.

PRLU or OLTC

Complaint Survey

Complaint #AR00028685 was substantiated, all or in part, with no deficiencies cited.

PRLU or OLTC

Buildings and Grounds, Visit Compliance Report

  • Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.
  • The following areas were observed: Halls 100, 200, and 400. Specialist observed water on the floor in 100 Hall due to a busted pipe. Staff stated a contractor was coming out today (8/17/22) to repair the pipe. It was reported the pipe busted on 8/15/22 and the residents are using 300 and 400 Hall bathrooms until Hall 100 is repaired. Specialist was informed the Conscious Discipline Training started today and will consist of 10 modules; All staff will be trained.  

PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident

  • Maltreatment
    • It was reported that client was placed in an unjustifiable physical containment after throwing water in a staff member’s face. Staff member was observed on camera footage blocking the entrance and pushing client, posturing at client with a closed fist, and picking up and throwing the client into a chair in the dayroom. Client attempted to run away when staff grabbed client’s arms. Client was assessed by nursing staff while in constraint. Client suffered a broken fingernail. Staff member terminated on 8/16/22.
    • Child Abuse hotline called and accepted, Outcome: Founded. Licensing follow-up on 8/17/22: Camera footage viewed at facility. Facility cited for:
      • R109.1.g – Engaging in behavior that could be viewed as sexual, dangerous, exploitative, or physically harmful to children.
      • R1005.4.h – Physical injury or threat of bodily harm.