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32 | Allegation: Client was injured by staff. It is alleged that on a recent Saturday or Sunday evening, client (C1) was scratched by staff (S1) in the neckline. It was reported that S1 barged into C1's room and purposely scratched the client for talking about their favorite football team. Picture evidence was obtained. The scratch is minor, approximately 1 inch without sign of infection. A total of three (3) clients were interviewed. Client (C1) stated that S1 scratched them when nobody was around because the staff likes to take out their anger on the client. Two (2) other clients were interviewed. They confirmed C1 has a scratch in the neckline area, but stated they did not see S1 scratch the client. A total of four (4) staff were interviewed, of which all denied the allegation. Staff stated that C1 has aggressive behaviors, past history of story fabrication and self-injurious behaviors. During the last week staff witnessed C1 injure themselves arm by purposely hitting the door knob. According to staff interviews, S1 prompted the client to shave, but the resident refused and began insulting staff because they got upset about staff reminders. Based on record review, client (C1) is developmentally disabled with history of noncompliance with hygiene tasks, history of story fabrication, property destruction, verbal aggression, and resistive behaviors. The findings indicate that C1 has recently had resistive behaviors when prompted to shave, recent self-injurious behaviors, and there has been an increase in insults aimed at staff. There is insufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation.
Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated.
Exit interview was conducted with DSP Raphael Afolabi. A copy of the report was issued electronically to Administrator Jason Piggee. |