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Based on interview, review of patient/family complaint forms from April 2011, and review of 1 of 3 clinical records there was a failure to protect the patient's right to an emotionally safe treatment setting that promotes dignity and respect
Findings:

Citing patient #1, a 17 year old female admitted to the facility on 7/1/2011 for treatment of bipolar disorder, eating disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Review of patient/family complaint forms for April 2011 reflected a complaint from the patient's father on 4/19/2011 complaining his daughter was forced to sit on the floor to eat. Personnel #24, Unit 3 RN Director noted she did direct the patient to eat on the floor in the doorway to her room. This was verified by personnel #21, Director Clinical Services at 11:20 am on 7/28/2011. Per Director Clinical Services, the RN Director of Unit 3 was terminated.

Based on interview, review of patient/family complaint forms from April 2011, and review of 1 of 3 clinical records there was a failure to ensure the provision of patient care was in accordance with accepted standards of nursing care resulting in violation of patients right to an emotionally safe treatment environment that promotes dignity and respect
Findings:

Citing patient #1, a 17 year old female admitted to the facility on 7/1/2011 for treatment of bipolar disorder, eating disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Review of patient/family complaint forms for April 2011 reflected a complaint from the patient's father on 4/19/2011 complaining his daughter was forced to sit on the floor to eat. Personnel #24, Unit 3 RN Director noted she did direct the patient to eat on the floor in the doorway to her room. This was verified by personnel #21, Director Clinical Services at 11:20 am on 7/28/2011. Per Director Clinical Services, the RN Director of Unit 3 was terminated.