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32 | Based on further investigation, on June 3, 2022, local law enforcement observed resident R1 was restrained on one side of the hospital bed in the hospital. A shift nurse stated R1’s right hand was retrained on the hospital bed railing because R1 was constantly trying to bite his/her arms. Local law enforcement also interviewed facility Administrator (ADM). ADM stated the facility does not use restraints. ADM stated the red marking's were from the hospital bandage that was wrapped around R1’s arm during the hospital visit.
On June 06, 2022, and September 21, 2023, LPA’s interviewed staff members S1-S4 and Administrator. 4 Out of 4 staff members interviewed, all staff denied the allegation that facility staff restrained R1 resulting to an injury. 4 Out of 4 staff members interviewed stated R1 has self injurious behavior, which includes biting him/herself.
On September 21, 2023, LPA Monter attempted to interview resident R1 at the facility. Due to R1’s developmental disability, R1 was not able to respond and/or provide information about the incident or injury sustained during interview.
On December 26, 2023, LPA Monter interviewed ADM Sloan. ADM stated R1 has self injurious behaviors such as biting him/herself. ADM stated he/she could not recall what exactly occurred on May 29, 2022 other than staff provided first aid to R1 and took R1 to the hospital. ADM stated R1’s bandage was put on by the hospital nurse [not by the facility]. ADM denied that the facility staff restrained R1 or residents at the facility.
On July 9, 2024, LPA Monter interviewed staff S2. S2 stated he/she does not remember working with R1 or what had occurred on May 29, 2022. S2 stated that the facility did have staff supervising the residents but cannot remember as it was a long time ago.
A review of R1’s Appraisal/Needs & Services Plan (ANS), dated August 25, 2022, states that R1 engages in self injurious behaviors where he/she will bite him/herself resulting in an injury or wound. R1 will also attempt to bite his/her flesh and not allow his/her wound/injury to heal.
A review of R1’s Individual Program Plan (IPP), dated June 27, 2023, states R1 has self injurious behavior such as scratching/biting an existing wound. The IPP also states R1 will decrease the frequency of maladaptive behaviors including self injurious behavior.
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