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32 | resistiveness, physical aggression and self-talk, antecedents to behavior C1 is most likely to exhibit this behavior when they do not get what they want when they want it or when they are frustrated or angry about something. C1 may do this when feeling anxious which may cause to lash out at anyone in front of them due to negative thoughts or voices they are fighting in their head. Physical aggression winding their fist up and threatening to hit. Semi annual progress report dated November 9, 2021, A huge frustration for C1 was not being able to go out due to covid19. C1 is nonverbal and only uses short sentences. C1 appears to have learned that they are able to get what they want when they exhibit behaviors. Interview with staff stated that when C1 gets upset part of their behavior is biting their knuckles, fingernails, bang their head on the wall, and yelling/cursing. The night of June 28, 2022, C1 was upset because they had not been able to go to day program and they were banging on the walls, yelling, fighting, and hitting walls with their fist. Facility has added safety measures in C1’s room and to their hands. Staff can de-escalate the situation, but recently C1 has developed a new behavior or fighting, yelling and cursing to their self. It was reported to their primary doctor and C1 is due for a visit to evaluate the change.
Based on the information mentioned above, the Department is unable to ascertain if the allegation occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violation occurred; therefore, this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated.
An exit interview was conducted with the facility representative and a copy of this LIC9099 report was left at facility. |