Disability Rights Arkansas

Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis / Woodridge of West Memphis

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Location: West Memphis, AR

Population Served: Adolescents aging from 12-17 (there is also an Acute onsite for ages 6-17)

# of residents per unit: Up to 18 Residents per room: 3 Capacity: 36

Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Family calls 2-3 times per week.

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

Treatment Components:

Clinical Director - LPC

Therapists: 6 therapists (1 LMSW, 1 LPC, 1 LCSW, 3 MS) that cover the PRTF and 36 bed acute side

Treatment modalities offered: DBT, CBT

# of individual therapy sessions/week: 1-2

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

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PRLU or OLTC

Maltreatment, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

On 10/5/23, client alleged a staff member called her a B****. The staff member was suspended pending investigation on 10/6/23. The Child Abuse Hotline was called, not accepted. Internal investigation was completed and a statement from a staff member who witnessed this did confirm that the resident was called out of her name by the alleged staff member. Staff member was terminated, effective 10/17/23.

Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.

Facility cited 905.4: Staff member was overheard using profanity toward a resident.

No licensing findings as this was not a licensing complaint investigation.

Police Report

Suicide Attempt

Officer responded to facility in reference to an attempted suicide. Upon arrival, staff advised that a resident reported he drank toilet bowl cleaner that was in the toilet bowl in an attempt to self-harm. Nurse assessed the resident who reported feeling nauseous. Resident was transported to the hospital.

PRLU or OLTC

Complaint, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

Licensing received complaint: This facility is solely focused on keeping beds full and bleeding every bit of insurance they can get from patients visits, and doctors cannot restrict sexual offenders and violent patients from having roommates. Focus is on keeping all beds full, no concerns for patients. Patients beg for therapist sessions, lucky if they get the initial therapist assessment.

Due to caller being anonymous, Licensing Specialist is unable to inquire if the concerns were on the acute (hospital) or PRTF side.

Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.

Licensing Specialist reviewed six (6) children files with focus on the treatment plans, individual therapy sessions, and group sessions. Therapy services are being provided to residents according to their treatment plans.

This complaint is unfounded by Licensing.

PRLU or OLTC

Complaint, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report

Complaint: Patient drank toilet water with chemicals while not being supervised by anyone. Patient sleeping in boats on floors in main areas by nurses station. Ask for camera footage if they are working but they are. Patient and staff fighting and cellphone is used in front of patient and not enough rooms for patient to be placed cause patients just placed on top of each other. Patient attacks other patients all the time and nothing can be done about it.

Licensing Specialist: Chelsea Vardell

Program Coordinator visited facility to discuss complaint. A walkthrough of the PRTF unit was completed to include all resident bedrooms/bathrooms and the milieu area. Areas viewed were very clean and orderly. Footage of the overnight shift on the PRTF showed no residents sleeping in facility “boats” outside their bedrooms.

  • Facility cited 911.15: Bedroom B133 was found to have a pair of sweatpants with strings in them. They were immediately removed from the room.
  • T/A provided (Reg 907.6): Review of 30-minute visual checks was unable to occur due to camera times jumping in 20-30 minute increments. Licensing requested facility to ensure all night shift staff are aware and educated on the visual check policy and minimum licensing requirements.

Facility reports a resident did allegedly drink toilet water containing chemicals on the acute side of the facility. They were taken to the hospital for observation, but it is unknown if they actually drank the toilet water.

Facility stated that very few altercations or issues have occurred on the PRTF side of the facility, and they provided an incident log for the past 30 days to the Program Coordinator. Program Coordinator discussed with the facility that incidents involving need for x-ray should be reported in ELS moving forward.

Licensing complaint is Unfounded.

PRLU or OLTC

Visit Compliance Report

Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.

Buildings & Grounds completed from 7:45pm – 8:30pm. Census: 16.

Areas observed: Bedrooms, common area bathroom, cafeteria, nurse’s station, quiet room, laundry room, common area, and front entrance. Resident bathrooms were not observed due to residents resting or sleeping in their rooms.

Nurse reported the seclusion rooms were not being used due to repairs being made to the ceiling. MARs reviewed for 5 residents. No licensing concerns noted.

Police Report

Suicide Attempt

Officer responded to facility in reference to an attempted suicide. Upon arrival, officer observed resident laying on the floor with several nurses attending to resident. Resident appeared to be unconscious but breathing. MEMS transported resident to hospital.

Staff member reported he was making his 15-minute rounds at 2am and resident appeared to be okay, but when he made his rounds again at 2:15am he found the resident on the floor, unconscious, with a pair of yoga pants double knotted around their neck so tight they had to be cut off.

Police Report

Medical

Medical requested for juvenile having grand mal seizure, also disoriented.

Police Report

Medical

Medical requested for juvenile having possible seizure, also disoriented.

Police Report

Elopement

Officer responded to facility in reference to a juvenile that escaped. Officer transported juvenile back to the facility.

PRLU or OLTC

Visit Compliance Report

Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.
Licensing completed buildings and grounds and observed the following areas: Butterfly room, seclusion rooms, quiet room, nurse’s station, storage rooms, bedrooms, dining room, courtyard, staff breakroom, and bathrooms. MARs were reviewed for 5 residents. No licensing concerns noted during visit.
Licensing reviewed 6 personnel files. All complied with the minimum licensing standards.

Police Report

Medical

Juvenile fell and busted his head. Ambulance transported juvenile to hospital.

Police Report

Medical

Juvenile fell and injured right ankle. Ambulance transported juvenile to hospital.

Police Report

Medical

Juvenile complained of chest pains. Ambulance transported juvenile to hospital.

PRLU or OLTC

Visit Compliance Report

Licensing Specialist conducted an annual review of policies and procedures for Perimeter of West Memphis. Ms. Summer Berryhill, Director of Quality and Risk Management, assisted Licensing Specialist with the review. Policies and procedures for Perimeter of West Memphis complied with minimum licensing standards. Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.

Police Report

Juvenile Complaint

Make contact with [REDACTED] in ref to attempting to runaway. [REDACTED] wearing an orange hoodie and yellow bottoms walking towards the gate. Suspect still on property.

Police Report

Battery, Resisting Arrest

On June 30. 2023 at approximately 7:26 pm, I, Officer J. Clark #275, made scene at 2050 East Broadway Avenue (Big stareast) to assist other officers with a shooting investigation. While on scene, I made contact with arrestee. While interacting with [REDACTED] I observed him to make several furtive movements towards his waistband and I noticed a slight bulge in that area. Officer D. Little #260 asked if he had a firearm on him and stated that he had multiple. The firearm was then removed from [REDACTED] and I attempted to detain him in handcuffs so that officers could safely check the rest of his person. Upon attempting to place in handcuffs, he stated that he was not going to comply and pulled away from me and started to assume a fighting stance. I then pushed [REDACTED] chest against of the front of a marked patrol unit and struggled with him, at which time he threw back his left elbow and struck me in the face causing my lip to bleed. Officer Z. Jones #253, Officer D. Little #290, Sgt. M. Mckee#229, and myself were then able to safely secure [REDACTED] in handcuffs. [REDACTED] was then transported to the West Memphis Police Department where he was interviewed by cid in relation to the shooting incident, and then I transported him to the Crittenden County Detention Center where he was advised of his court date and time.

PRLU or OLTC

Visit Compliance Report

Licensing Specialist completed buildings and grounds and observed the following areas: comfort room, laundry room, butterfly room, day area, bedrooms, bathrooms, and nurse’S station. The grounds were clean with no debris observed as Licensing Specialist walked to the building. The grounds leading to the gym were well kept. Licensing Specialist observed a picnic table and two (2) benches. Licensing Specialist was escorted by Summer Berryhill, Director of Quality and Risk Management. Residents were not present during the walkthrough. Ms. Berryhill informed Licensing Specialist that the residents were in the educational building. However, the butterfly room was occupied, ratio 1:1. Licensing Specialist observed the following bedrooms and bathrooms: b131, b132, and b133. All bedrooms were organized, and the bathrooms were recently cleaned. Licensing Specialist smelled the aroma of cleaning products. No plastic bags were observed on the unit. B131 had three (3) residents, b132 had two (2) residents, and b133 had three (3) residents. Licensing Specialist observed the following documentation on the walls: evacuation plan, gym time schedule, educational calendar, clients’ rights, grievance, and stress/Fear response system poster. This documentation was located by the milieu and day area. Licensing Specialist reviewed the mar’S on the residents listed below: all initialed and up to date. Licensing Specialist reviewed five (5) children files: [REDACTED]. All children’S files reviewed complied with the minimum licensing standards. Licensing Specialist: Kendra Rice.

Police Report

Disturbance

Make contact with juvenile in a silver dodge ram in reference to her refusing to get out of the vehicle. The juvenile is inside, no longer in the car. Juvenile is inside now.

PRLU or OLTC

Notice of Incident, Suicide Attempt

Client was on the unit upset attempting to find things to cause harm to herself. Resident ripped piece of plastic from trash bag and swallowed it. Resident appeared to be choking when our medical nurse practitioner intervened immediately.

Actions taken: resident was assessed by the nurse and vitals obtained, our nurse practitioner ordered the resident to be sent to the er for further evaluation. After visit summary states the resident had intentionally ingested foreign object and to continue regular diet and monitor bowel movement for object to be expelled. Resident has returned to our facility and been stepped up to inpatient acute unit for higher level of care and acuity.

Licensing narrative: Licensing Specialist informed resident obtained the piece of the garbage bag while on the unit and the issue has been corrected.

Police Report

EMS Assist

Advised juvenile drunk bleach. Currently restrained. U13 advised the patient is attempting to open the door on the bridge. Advised to contact Lebonheur to have them on stand by. U13 declined PD, advised they can make it to the hospital. Lebonheur has been notified.

Police Report

Juvenile Complaint

Officers made contact with a juvenile in the parking lot of the police department. Dispatch confirmed that juvenile was entered into NCIC/Nic as a runaway juvenile earlier that day. Juvenile was placed into custody and transported to Crittenden County Juvenile Detention Center where they were advised that their charges are disorderly conduct and obstruction of governmental operations for lying about their name to officers. At this time juvenile will be held until further notice or until an intake officer can instruct further.