Silent open line; On call back, line was picked up and immediately disconnected. Officer made contact with staff, and it was determined a student was messing with the phone.
Police Report
911 Open Line
Police Report
Disturbance
Staff at Vantage Point advised officers that a juvenile from Piney Ridge was on the roof. Officers made contact with Piney Ridge staff, who stated the juvenile was back in the building.
Police Report
Assist Agency
Caller reported a resident is aggressive and self-harming; Resident has a cut on forehead due to hitting head on the wall. Resident had got into an argument over who was going to take a shower first and the argument turned physical. After being separated, resident decided to headbutt a door and window, causing a laceration across forehead. Resident was transported by CEMS.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Peer Altercation & Self-inflicted Injury)
- Client became upset after getting into an altercation with a peer. Client then banged his head on a window, resulting in a laceration to his forehead. Client was taken to the ER.
- Licensing follow-up on 5/27/22: Licensing Specialist emailed the facility to see if there was video footage of the altercation and of the resident hitting his head. The facility reported that no video footage is available of the incident.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit 1 (Swallowed Rocks)
- Client reported that she swallowed rocks. Client was taken to the ER.
- Licensing follow-up on 5/23/22: Licensing Specialist visited the facility to interview residents.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit 2 (Swallowed Rocks)
- Client reported that she swallowed rocks. Client was taken to the ER.
- Licensing follow-up on 5/23/22: Licensing Specialist visited the facility to interview residents.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Elopement
- Client was acting out in the cafeteria, so staff directed client outside to calm down. Once outside, client ran to a fence and broke a slat off, then climbed over to elope from facility grounds. Staff followed client and called the local police department.
- Client was placed on assault and elopement precautions which will be reassessed in 24 hours. Client will be restricted to the unit which will also be reassessed in 24 hours.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Swallowed Glass)
- Staff was notified that client had potentially swallowed glass. Client was assessed and sent to the ER.
- Licensing follow-up on 5/19/22: Specialist emailed facility to determine where the glass came from. Staff reported that it was never observed or determined if the resident actually had glass.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Accidental Injury)
- Client injured his finger during recreation time. X-ray was conducted due to pain and swelling to the finger. No follow-up details.
Police Report
Missing Person
Staff reported juvenile jumped the fence and ran. Juvenile has a big abrasion on his hairline, still actively healing. Staff advised juvenile had just assaulted a peer and then fled, no one following him. A few minutes later, staff reported juvenile came back and they no longer needed police. Officer confirmed juvenile was at facility; CEO stated they never lost sight of him.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Accidental Injury)
- Client fell outside and hit the back of his head on the basketball court. Client was taken to the ER. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Maltreatment
- Resident reported that during an altercation with peers, staff kicked him in the head/chest 2-3x.
- Staff placed on suspension pending investigation as of 9/25/21. Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted, unsubstantiated. Specialist sat in on interviews with DCFS investigator at facility and reviewed copies of the nurse’s notes regarding the injuries that resident sustained. Six residents were interviewed (witnesses) and all reported that they did not see any kick from the staff member to the resident.
- Maltreatment
- Resident reported that during an altercation with peers, staff kicked him in the head/chest 2-3x.
- Staff placed on suspension pending investigation as of 9/25/21. Child Abuse Hotline was called and accepted, unsubstantiated. Specialist sat in on interviews with DCFS investigator at facility and reviewed copies of the nurse’s notes regarding the injuries that resident sustained. Six residents were interviewed (witnesses) and all reported that they did not see any kick from the staff member to the resident. Closed as unsubstantiated on 11/10/21 and staff member completed Zero Tolerance training on 11/10/21 and returned to work.
Police Report
Suicide Threat
Staff reported 3 juveniles were on the roof and 1 stated he would commit suicide. Staff didn’t know how the juveniles got on the roof. Juveniles were walking around on the roof, sitting on edges, and laughing at staff. Juveniles got off the roof while police were on scene; No action requested by staff.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Accidental Injury)
- Client accidentally got her right 5th finger caught in a door. As a result, client had a nail bed avulsion with moderate bleeding and no bruising. Client was transported to the ER. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Visit Compliance Report
- Licensing Specialist: Chelsea Vardell.
- No site visit conducted. Specialist received notification of an incident on 4/6/22 that occurred on 4/1/22. Incident involved resident reporting pain to his right hand to nurse on 4/1/22 due to punching a wall approximately a month prior. An x-ray was ordered and showed a subacute fracture to the fifth metacarpal bone. The resident will follow up with Orthopedic care. Specialist followed up with staff on the cause of the reporting delay: “The nurse forgot to inform the DON that the x-ray occurred – as soon as we received the results the x-ray was forwarded to me and Angie. However, we did provide prompt medical care and he has a follow up on Tuesday at 1300 at Ozark Orthopedics.”
- Regs not correctable –
- R110.17 – Please ensure that all required reportable incidents are sent to the Licensing Specialist by the next business day.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Injury (Self-inflicted)
- Client reported pain in his right hand due to punching a wall about a month ago. Client received x-ray at the facility.
- Specialist emailed facility on 4/7 for additional information regarding the delay in reporting the incident to PRLU and inquired if the client has had his follow-up with Orthopedic Clinic.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Back Pain)
- Client taken to ER after complaining of severe back pain and inability to urinate. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Peer Assault)
- Client was assaulted by 2 peers in which he was hit and bit. Police department was notified and client was transported to the ER.
- Specialist contacted facility on 3/30 to determine if the residents have been placed on restrictions from one another and if the residents who assaulted client were charged with any violation from the police.
Police Report
Battery
Upon officers arrival, staff stated a large fight broke out between the juveniles at the facility. Staff member stated she was hit with a chair. A juvenile had injuries to his face and arms. Staff asked officers to leave due to carrying firearms. Another staff member met officers outside, stating that while she assisted in holding a juvenile back from the fight, the juvenile grabbed her by her thumb and bent it backwards to her arm and then pushed her into a wall and kicked her in the stomach. Staff member stated facility has no safeguards for their employees and they are unable to defend themselves when being attacked. She did not want to pursue charges and stated her employer would do nothing to help her. That staff member was transported to the hospital.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Elopement
- Client eloped while transitioning back to the unit from outside. Client went through the double gates leading to staff parking lot. Local law enforcement was contacted and staff maintained visual of client as he went across the street to a gas station. Client stole a snack and pushed staff to the floor.
- Specialist followed up on 3/30: Facility reported that staff had left the gate unlocked. Facility reported that both department heads of the employees who use this gate were informed to remind staff to ensure the gate remains locked at all times.
Police Report
Missing Person
Caller advised a juvenile left the facility on foot. Upon officers arrival, juvenile was with staff and was given a ride back to the facility. Juvenile was cooperative.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Stomach Pain)
- Client taken to ER due to right lower stomach pain. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Elopement
- Client eloped from the gym after forcing open a door and ran across the street off facility grounds. Staff followed client across the street and was able to process with him. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- Injury (Accidental)
- Client had his hand in a doorway when peer closed the door and client’s fingers were caught in the door. Client sustained abrasions to the right ring and middle finger and complete nailbed injury to the right index finger. Minimal bleeding noted, and some slight bruising noted to all 3 fingers. No follow-up details.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident
- ER Visit (Peer Altercation)
- Client and peer were in altercation in which peer hit client in the head. Due to a pre-existing diagnosis, client was taken to the ER. Client was then transferred to Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO as a precautionary measure.
- Specialist emailed facility on 3/15 to inquire about peer restriction. Staff reported the residents cannot be moved to different units due to their age. Staff reported the residents are on a 6-foot rule, but they are unsure how long as it is decided day to day.