Incident investigation·February 21, 2025

A case management visit is being conducted in response to the receipt of an unusual incident report (UIR) from the facility. It was noted on January 29, 2025 a staff observed a child with one pill in his/her mouth. The staff immediately removed the intact pill, washed hands and notified Management. Management identified the pill as an Ibuprofen by the numbers on one side of the pill and notified the child’s Authorized Representative(s). Additionally, staff thoroughly checked all children’s pockets, mouths, cubbies, and teacher’s belongings which resulted in no other pills being found. The child did not have any side effects and outside medical attention was not received. During interviews it was disclosed the incident occurred in the opening classroom where there was high traffic. Staff are unaware how the child got the pill. Based on information gathered, the facility acted appropriately, however, a violation of the Title 22 regulation has been identified. See LIC 809 D for deficiency A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Crystal Reynolds, Director.