Follow-up on corrections·December 15, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Rachel Zeron arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced visit and met with the Director, Gale Van Duzer. LPA toured the facility and took census. During a record review, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rachel Zeron, it was revealed that a child has bitten numerous children in care. Interviews with staff confirmed that incidents of biting were observed and written up on an incident report. Over the course of five months, June 2022 -October 2022, DIrector had numerous verbal conversations with the responsible party, with no improvement in the behaviors of Child 1 (C1). The facility did not have a written plan of disciplinary action to address the behaviors. During the investigation, it was also revealed that 9 bites had occurred over this time period involving staff and children. While the facility attempted to accommodate C1 by providing additional supervision, incidents continued to occur. Therefore, The facility is in violation of personal rights for the children, to be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations. Director indicated that the child is no longer attending the facility, after a discussion was had with responsible party regarding behavior. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. Appeal rights were discussed and a copy was provided. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided this date. A notice if site visit was given and is required to be posted for the next 30 days