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September 4, 2024

KIDANGO - WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER

What Happened

Case Management inspection following unusual incident report. Staff member (S1) put water on sleeping child's face to wake them. S1 admitted to action but stated intent was to cool child due to heat. S2 witnessed and objected. Facility placed S1 on administrative leave pending internal investigation.

Observations

  • Staff member S1 put water on sleeping child's face with hand to wake them up
  • Child (C1) fell asleep on playground during play time
  • Staff member S2 witnessed incident and stated 'this isn't right and we can't do this to children'
  • Staff member S1 admitted to putting water on child's face but claimed it was to cool child due to heat, not splash

Inspector Focus

Child welfare/personal rights

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