Facility Evaluation Report

LPA Johnson arrived unannounced and met with Jane to conduct a case management visit. The purpose of this visit is in response to an unusual incident report that was received by CCL regarding physical abuse of a resident in care.

It was reported that a female staff (S1) struck a resident with an open hand on the back of the head with enough force to push the residents head forward. R1 was visibly upset by the incident. R1 has some identified behavior challenges including in his individual program plan they are listed as grabbing and bitting. The incident did not require medical attention or any form of first aid. The incident was witnessed by S2.

S2 provided a written statement detailing the event.

LPA reviewed the staff and resident files. S1 does not have any past history of inappropriate relations with residents or any history of disciplinary action while an employee of the program. An investigation of the incident was conducted by the program which resulted in S1 being terminated for her actions. It was also noted during the investigation that this program is not a behavior intervention program that would require training to identify and response to maladaptive behaviors that R1 has been displaying while at the program.

No deficiencies are being cited during today's visit. (Advisories given)

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was left at the program.