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Anonymous:
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--- Quote from: "Jill Ryan" ---According to agent Adrienne Baker who investigated for the ORS, HLA ,in order to have prescription meds on the property such Ritalin in the quantities that they were distributing, HLA should have had a DEA number. Now that was in 2006. Since HLA was forced into a CCI license there are clear regulatory laws regarding dispensing meds at a CCI. *See ORS/ DHR web-site.. Priot to licensing in DEC. OF 2006, whomever was available dispensed medication, which even without licensing was criminal. There were many errors and the children are who suffered.
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So if HLA was in non compliance the audits would have picked this up during the licensing phase and during the follow-up audits. I didnt see the original findings but the last 2 years they seem to be okay in this area.
I would like to get more detail about pre 2007 to see how they were operating during the times the nurse was there and after whe was let go. I am sure if it was a bitter split and HLA was in non-compliance then she would have blown the whistle on them. I'll check out the ORS/DHR site as you suggested...
Thanks Jill
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No one blew the whistle on Buccellato ... You just don't get it. The fear level for their families and themselves was beyond anything I have ever encountered except in the movies.
Anonymous:
My son was given the wrong medications and/or the wrong dosages on several occasions. Fortunately, he pointed out the error to the person dispensing the meds - who by the way was not medically trained or licensed to dispense meds. Several of the kids ran out of medications and did not receive their meds for several days (this could also be due to the fact that HLA didn't pay its bill to the local pharmacy) or the bus driver who forgot to pick up the meds from WalMart and tried to blame it on the psychiatrist for failing to write a prescription.
The person they tried to have "oversee" the staff dispensing meds had his own medical license revoked for his own personal prescription drug abuse. Every nurse that was there while my son was there either quit or was fired.
The ORS specifially states that an individual dispensing meds must be a licensed to dispense meds. You can go to the ORS web site to look up this information.
TheWho:
--- Quote from: "Guest99" ---My son was given the wrong medications and/or the wrong dosages on several occasions. Fortunately, he pointed out the error to the person dispensing the meds - who by the way was not medically trained or licensed to dispense meds. Several of the kids ran out of medications and did not receive their meds for several days (this could also be due to the fact that HLA didn't pay its bill to the local pharmacy) or the bus driver who forgot to pick up the meds from WalMart and tried to blame it on the psychiatrist for failing to write a prescription.
The person they tried to have "oversee" the staff dispensing meds had his own medical license revoked for his own personal prescription drug abuse. Every nurse that was there while my son was there either quit or was fired.
The ORS specifially states that an individual dispensing meds must be a licensed to dispense meds. You can go to the ORS web site to look up this information.
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I have read that the demand in various medical fields now for qualified nurses is staggering. I am sure HLA doesnt pay top dollar for nurses either. Even the public school systems are having a hard time keeping qualified people. I did find the form that needs to be filled out when there is an error in dosage made on the ORS site, But I couldnt find where it states the person must be licensed to dispense the medications. On the Federal level they specify that the person needs only a GED and some type of oversight but it is not very well defined. Do you happen to have a link to that page? I will keep poking around to see if I can find it.
Anonymous:
Subject: Dispensary Changes- Hidden Lake Academy
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:01:07 -0400
From: "Corrie Mishler" <CMishler@hiddenlakeacademy.com>
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Dear Parents and Consultants:
Recently, we noticed an increase in the number of negative incidents in our medications dispensary. As we all know, degrees and certifications do not automatically make an organized, responsible employee. Personnel are consistently evaluated and staff changes made if we see no way of correcting the situation. All health-related organizations have negative incidents occur, but we always endeavor to address the issues and make changes in order to move forward.
Joe Stapp is now acting as the Dispensary supervisor. Joe is an Assistant Headmaster, clinical supervisor, and a former peer group counselor at Hidden Lake Academy .
In order to minimize errors and continue to provide quality care for the students, Joe is looking to implement the following changes:
1. Blister packaging medication in order to help with better medication management.
2. Acquiring delivery service from the pharmacy with whom HLA contracts.
3. Increasing communication among the dispensary staff in order to better coordinate dispensary duties.
4. Begin a more formal process of tracking dispensary activities to catch problems before they occur.
5. Begin cross-training assistant counselors on Dispensary duties to ensure adequate coverage in the Dispensary.
If you have any additional issues needing to be addressed involving the Dispensary, please feel free to contact Joe Stapp . We look forward to another great school year at HLA.
Sincerely,
Nicole Fuglsang , MA, NCC, LPC
Director of Admissions/ Public Relations
Hidden Lake Academy
nicolef@hiddenlakeacademy.com
phone (706) 864-4730
fax (706) 864-9109
Anonymous:
http://www.hiddenlakeacademy.com/FrequentQuestions.aspx
What happens if my child is not feeling well?
We have a full-time nurse on staff seven days a week. A pediatrician visits campus at least once a week to see students (twice a week when needed). For routine appointments/check-ups, we ask that parents try to schedule appointments during the student's home visits. If this is not possible, we are able to take students to appointments for an additional fee (if the visit is not local). Parents will need to let the nurse know what appointments are necessary. In most cases, the nurse will schedule the appointment and a staff member will escort the student to their appointment. If a student has a medical emergency, we will take them to Chestatee Medical Center 's Emergency Room (Dahlonega), or to Northside Hospital 's Emergency Room ( Atlanta ).
What if my chil d is on medication?
Upon enrollment, disclosure of any psychotropic medications a student is on must be declared in a written form. If a student is on psychotropic medications, they need to see a psychiatrist for medication management or to receive a weaning schedule. HLA has a "no medication" policy and prefers to wean the students off psychotropic medications whenever poss ible. The structure that we provide enables most students to succeed without being medicated while at HLA. Our consulting Psychiatrist meets with students on a weekly basis.
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