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This thread is designed to showcase the efforts of RCS shills.  RCS is in "damage control mode" and has sent their shill (username "Whooter") to try to mitigate bad press and promote the facility by copying their marketing materials to Fornits.

Warning:  It's not pretty.

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Web forum hosting / Moderator Helping Cover Up Abuses
« on: January 13, 2011, 03:49:08 PM »
If you haven't noticed yet, many threads about abusive teen programs have been deleted by The Gatekeeper (fka Joel).

Most of this content is unique, relevant and uncovers details about how these facilities operate, yet the moderator sees fit to delete them and disallow reportage of the abuses and/or facility troubles.

One recent topic about RCS covered a key staff member with a revoked license.  This was unique content and a good PSA for interested parties, but the moderator deleted it.

There seems to be an unwritten rule here akin to the "fairness doctrine" where the moderator decides what content should be posted and attempts to make a moral equivalency between "pro-program" and "anti-program" posters by regulating what can be said by whom.

This is wrong-headed and damaging to the mission of disseminating information to the public.

If you disagree with how the so-called moderator determines what content is fit for consumption and what isn't, be sure to PM or email the administrator of this site to let him know your dissatisfaction with heavy-handed, agenda-driven moderation.

Many thread are no so convoluted due to the modeerator's actions that meaningful information can't even be found because he has broken the pointer links internal to this site and also has destroyed searchablity from outside engine like Google.  There are many topics now which get a direct hit in a search engine, but when the link is clicked Fornits reports "The topic doesn't exist" because the moderator has moved them to some random location or simply deleted them.  It's clear that Joel does not understand how a databse or search engine work and he should not be destroying site content due to his ignorance.

Don't let the moderator do the work of the industry damage control agents.  Report his abuses to the administrator.

PM: psy
mail: [email protected]

Don't let your right to free speech be abridged by Joel.
************************************************************************************************
UPDATE: As of last night, 1/13/11, the threads were restored when the admin found they were wrongly removed.  This issue has been resolved to my satisfaction.

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RCS is following along right in the steps of HLA.  It hires people with degrees from diploma mills, criminal records and even licenses to practice that have been revoked for misconduct:

Quote from: "Deborah"

Clay Erickson
Director of Addiction Services
B.A. - Pacific Southern University. M.D. ? University of Washington School of Medicine. M.A. ? Antioch University

If his medical license was revoked in '99, how does that effect his Certification with the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 1987?
http://www.asam.org/cert/1987%20EXAM%20 ... htm#RECERT
He is not listed as a member of ASAM.
http://www.asam.org/search/search2old.html
Does he have the credentials necessary to hold the position of "Addictions Counselor"?

From the Washington State Dept of Health
In May [1999], the Medical Commission revoked the license of Dr. Clayton D. Erickson (MD00014951). The respondent never responded to the commission?s charges of unprofessional conduct. Erickson worked in Seattle.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/99_News/99-72.html

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: RC00027323
Credential Type: Counselor - Registered
Current Credential Status: Expired
First Credential Date: 06/27/1995
Expiration Date: 03/20/1998
Last Renewal Date: 06/27/1997
Action Taken: No
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 61bd&PID=6

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: MD00014951
Credential Type: Physician And Surgeon
Current Credential Status: Revoked
First Credential Date: 02/09/1976
Expiration Date: 03/20/1994
Last Renewal Date: 03/19/1993
Action Taken: Yes
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 82e&PID=15

Name: ERICKSON, CLAYTON D
Year of Birth: 1945
Credential Number: MD00014951
Current Credential Type: Physician And Surgeon
Credential Status: Revoked
First Credential Date: 02/09/1976
Expiration Date: 03/20/1994
Last Renewal Date: 03/19/1993

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Action Taken: Revocation of License
Date Of Action: 05/12/1999
Basis For Action: Violation of or Failure to Comply With Licensing Board Order
Length of Action: Indefinite
Fine or Cost Recovery:
Failure to comply with an order issued by the disciplining authority.
View Legal Documents associated to Report # 99-01-A-1061 MD
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... 27b&PID=15

FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Action Taken:
Date Of Action: 03/10/1995
Basis For Action:
Length of Action:
Fine or Cost Recovery:
Action Report Is Not Available On-Line. Please call the Customer Service Center (360) 236-4700 if Action Report needed.
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... =15&Page=2

Statement of Charges
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... dC4106.pdf
Final Order
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... dC4106.pdf

Charged with Violations of :
RCW 18.130.170- If the disciplining authority believes a license holder or applicant may be unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to consumers by reason of any mental or physical condition, a statement of charges in the name of the disciplining authority shall be served on the license holder or applicant and notice shall also be issued providing an opportunity for a hearing.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.170

RCW 18.130.180(6)- Unprofessional Conduct: (6) The possession, use, prescription for use, or distribution of controlled substances or legend drugs in any way other than for legitimate or therapeutic purposes, diversion of controlled substances or legend drugs, the violation of any drug law, or prescribing controlled substances for oneself;
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130.180

RCW 18.130.180(7)-Unprofessional Conduct: (7) Violation of any state or federal statute or administrative rule regulating the profession in question, including any statute or rule defining or establishing standards of patient care or professional conduct or practice;

RCW 18.130.180(23)- Unprofessional Conduct: (23) Current misuse of:
(a) Alcohol; (b) Controlled substances; or (c) Legend drugs;

As stated in the ?Final Order?
Erickson didn't respond to charges. He moved, left no forwarding address.
Supporting exhibit- Declaration of Maryella Jansen, Program Mgr
Maryella Jansen was program manager for Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission

Appears the direct links will not take you to the documents.
If you want to read the charges and final order, follow this instructions.
Go to: https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Appli ... rofile.asp
Type in last and first name: Erickson, Clayton- then submit
Click the MD00014951 link.
In the new window click "View Action Report(s)"
In that window click " View Legal Documents associated to Report # 99-01-A-1061 MD"
And finally you can select "Stmt of Charges" and "Final Order"

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From oversight reports it is clear that RCS has been having the same troubles it is having now since 2006:

Quote from: "Deborah"
Sept 2006
This survey is to investigate self-reported GA 00037316.

Based on staff interview the camp failed to provide campers with
a dental examination by a license dentist or a dental hygienist
working under the supervision of a licensed dentist findings
include: During interview with the Director via telephone on
September 26, 2006 he revealed the dental exams are done by a
license hygienist, however she is not supervised by a license
dentist.  In addition the Director revealed the camp will look for
another option to provide for this need.


August 2006
33 pages of Violations.
That has to set an all-time record. In addition to numerous violations of record keeping (below):

*on record review and staff interview the camp failed to report hospitalization and possible abuse within 48 hours. The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes for Camper #4, dated 08/08/2006 revealed he had been hospitalized and stated he was being beaten at the camp and was given a sternum rub. An interview with the Director on August 16, 2006,  revealed he was not aware he had to report all hospitalizations and was not aware he had to report accusation of abuse which the camp felt were false. [/b]But, he stated he now understands all alleged abuse must be reported. was previously cited 7/13/05

No more, "thought he was manipulating". What's a "sternum rub"?

on record review and staff interview the camp failed to report possible abuse to the County Department of Family and Children's Services.  The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes dated 08/08/2006 revealed the camper stated he was being beaten at the camp. An interview with the Director on August 16, 2006,  revealed he was not aware he had to report accusation of abuse which the camp felt were false. But, he stated he now understands all alleged abuse must be
reported.


Based on campers and staff interviews the camp failed to operate in accordance with its' admission policies and procedures when the camp admitted campers for a 3-4 day "intervention" program. The findings include:  During interviews with 20 campers on August 16, 2006,  4 campers (#1,2,3,4) of 20 revealed Ridgecreek conducts an Intervention Program which lasts around 3-4 days. During an interview with the Director on August 16, 2006 the Director revealed Ridgecreek did conduct an Intervention Program for Hidden Lake Academy (HLA).  However, the Director further indicated that this program is no longer active and it was discontinued in May of 2006.  In addition, the Director revealed that there are no policies in place for the Intervention Program. During an interview with the Director, it was further revealed that the campers who were admitted to the intervention program came from HLA and did not go through the usual admission process. In addition, when the surveyor requested to review the records of the campers that participated in the Intervention Program, the Director stated that no records were kept on these campers.

Based on campers and staff interviews, the camp:

*failed to document knowledge of a significant event for a camper within
24 hours. The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes for Camper #4 revealed an incident took place where he eloped, became injured and taken to the hospital. Record review of employee #1's written account of what he witnessed revealed he had not written his statement prior to this surveyor's request while on site. An interview with employee #1 revealed he had witnessed part of the event but had not completed his statement, but did so upon this surveyor's request.

*failed to provide campers with adequate quality of nutrients while
participating in the intervention program
.  The findings include:  
During interview with 20 campers on August 16, 2006, 4 campers (#1,2,3,4) of 20 revealed Ridgecreek conducts Intervention which last around 3-4 days. In addition, campers #1 and #5 stated the camp will take away parts of the MRE (meals ready to eat) as punishment
?
During an interview with the Director on August 29, 2006 via telephone, the Director revealed the camp does not use food as punishment, but
sometimes the campers may not like the MRE's and choose not eat the whole meal.
In addition, The Director revealed the camp even supplies vegetarian meals when requested.

*failed to conduct daily body checks for campers in the intervention
program. was previously cited 7/13/05 and 6/28/04

Based on campers and staff interviews, prior to admitting students into the Intervention program, the camp--
*failed to admit camper's who met the admission Policies of the Camp.  
*failed to ensure all campers for the intervention program had a medical examination within thirty (30) days prior to admission... In addition, when the surveyor requested to review the records of the campers that participated in the Intervention Program, the Director stated that no records were kept on these campers.  Therefore, there were no medical records available for review.  
*failed to ensure all campers had a dental examination.  was previously cited 7/13/05
*failed to ensure all campers had a psychological evaluation.  was previously cited 6/28/04
*failed to document an intake study.
*failed to complete an intake study to include family relationships, reason  
for placement and developmental history.
*failed to complete an intake study that included documentation of the  
parents expectation of placement and the camper's understanding of placement. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document a description of camper's
personality, behavior and interests. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document camper's school history  
and previous placements. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document campers' legal status and
campers' needs.  was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document immediate and
long-range goals of placement. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document who will be responsible  
for communication with the camp or to document the list of friends who may visit the camper. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document the camper's medical and
dental history. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document the camper's religious  
preference.  
*failed to document discussions about placement with campers and  
camper's parents. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to document a written agreement, authorization to care for camper,
medical consent and consent to participate in trips and special Activities.
*failed to document an agreement with minimum goals and expectations
for the campers treatment.
*failed to document a financial agreement.
*failed to document an agreement to include a provision for notifying  
parents in the event of absences, medical or dental problems and any other significant events.
*failed to document written material containing items listed above to
camper's parents.
*failed to provide orientation for new campers.
*failed to maintain permanent records with identifying information for all
campers.
*failed to maintain permanent records with identifying information and
emergency contacts.
*failed to maintain permanent records with date of admission and birth
certificates.
*failed to maintain permanent records with a copy of the intake study.
*failed to maintain permanent records with a placement agreement.
*failed to maintain permanent records with treatment plans and
documentation of case reviews.
*failed to maintain permanent records withhealth records, immunizations,
examinations and treatments recommended and received.
*failed to maintain permanent records including reports of significant
events occurring while the child was in care.
*failed to maintain permanent records with discharge date and to whom
the child was discharged.


The plan of correction is due to the surveyor by October 14,
2006.

Notice all the previous citations? Wonder how many times a program can be cited for the same violation without incuring sanctions?

That's an awful lot of "failures" by RCS. They basically failed these kids at every level and were cited for the same things over and over again.

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Quote from: "Jill Ryan"
According to court records, doc. 64 FILED 09-27-09 PAGES 9-11,  under "RIDGE CREEK SCHOOL BUDGET" SEPT. 2009- AUG. 2010 , "RIDGE CREEK WILDERNESS" and "CREEKSIDE" BUDGETS are on hold "PENDING RELEASE OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA WHICH HAS PLACED A FREEZE ON ALL PLACEMENTS BY THE DJJ AND DEFCS.

** " THE PROJECTED INCOME FROM RCW AND CREEKSIDE WAS TO BE 75,000. PER MONTH PROGRAM AND CAN BE ACTIVATED IN TWO DAYS WITH MINIMAL OPERATIONAL COST."

NICE JOB ORS..  DO THE FAMILIES PLACING THEIR CHILDREN AT RIDGE CREEK SCHOOL KNOW THIS?  DO THE ED. CONS KNOW THIS?

DOES THE TOWN COUNCIL KNOW THIS?

These are good questions, Jill.  

RCS apparently has a contract with the state to take DJJ offenders at RCS, but RCS doesn't tell prospective parents that their kids will be housed with adjudicated criminals form the Department of Juvenile Justice.  These kids may be killers, rapists, pedophiles or what-have-you and will be housed in the same dorms as your kids, parents.  

This is no school.  This is a detention center.

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From oversight reports it is clear that RCS has been having the same troubles it is having now since 2006:

Quote from: "Deborah"
Sept 2006
This survey is to investigate self-reported GA 00037316.

Based on staff interview the camp failed to provide campers with
a dental examination by a license dentist or a dental hygienist
working under the supervision of a licensed dentist findings
include: During interview with the Director via telephone on
September 26, 2006 he revealed the dental exams are done by a
license hygienist, however she is not supervised by a license
dentist.  In addition the Director revealed the camp will look for
another option to provide for this need.


August 2006
33 pages of Violations.
That has to set an all-time record. In addition to numerous violations of record keeping (below):

*on record review and staff interview the camp failed to report hospitalization and possible abuse within 48 hours. The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes for Camper #4, dated 08/08/2006 revealed he had been hospitalized and stated he was being beaten at the camp and was given a sternum rub. An interview with the Director on August 16, 2006,  revealed he was not aware he had to report all hospitalizations and was not aware he had to report accusation of abuse which the camp felt were false. [/b]But, he stated he now understands all alleged abuse must be reported. was previously cited 7/13/05

No more, "thought he was manipulating". What's a "sternum rub"?

on record review and staff interview the camp failed to report possible abuse to the County Department of Family and Children's Services.  The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes dated 08/08/2006 revealed the camper stated he was being beaten at the camp. An interview with the Director on August 16, 2006,  revealed he was not aware he had to report accusation of abuse which the camp felt were false. But, he stated he now understands all alleged abuse must be
reported.


Based on campers and staff interviews the camp failed to operate in accordance with its' admission policies and procedures when the camp admitted campers for a 3-4 day "intervention" program. The findings include:  During interviews with 20 campers on August 16, 2006,  4 campers (#1,2,3,4) of 20 revealed Ridgecreek conducts an Intervention Program which lasts around 3-4 days. During an interview with the Director on August 16, 2006 the Director revealed Ridgecreek did conduct an Intervention Program for Hidden Lake Academy (HLA).  However, the Director further indicated that this program is no longer active and it was discontinued in May of 2006.  In addition, the Director revealed that there are no policies in place for the Intervention Program. During an interview with the Director, it was further revealed that the campers who were admitted to the intervention program came from HLA and did not go through the usual admission process. In addition, when the surveyor requested to review the records of the campers that participated in the Intervention Program, the Director stated that no records were kept on these campers.

Based on campers and staff interviews, the camp:

*failed to document knowledge of a significant event for a camper within
24 hours. The findings include: Record review of Student Case Notes for Camper #4 revealed an incident took place where he eloped, became injured and taken to the hospital. Record review of employee #1's written account of what he witnessed revealed he had not written his statement prior to this surveyor's request while on site. An interview with employee #1 revealed he had witnessed part of the event but had not completed his statement, but did so upon this surveyor's request.

*failed to provide campers with adequate quality of nutrients while
participating in the intervention program
.  The findings include:  
During interview with 20 campers on August 16, 2006, 4 campers (#1,2,3,4) of 20 revealed Ridgecreek conducts Intervention which last around 3-4 days. In addition, campers #1 and #5 stated the camp will take away parts of the MRE (meals ready to eat) as punishment
?
During an interview with the Director on August 29, 2006 via telephone, the Director revealed the camp does not use food as punishment, but
sometimes the campers may not like the MRE's and choose not eat the whole meal.
In addition, The Director revealed the camp even supplies vegetarian meals when requested.

*failed to conduct daily body checks for campers in the intervention
program. was previously cited 7/13/05 and 6/28/04

Based on campers and staff interviews, prior to admitting students into the Intervention program, the camp--
*failed to admit camper's who met the admission Policies of the Camp.  
*failed to ensure all campers for the intervention program had a medical examination within thirty (30) days prior to admission... In addition, when the surveyor requested to review the records of the campers that participated in the Intervention Program, the Director stated that no records were kept on these campers.  Therefore, there were no medical records available for review.  
*failed to ensure all campers had a dental examination.  was previously cited 7/13/05
*failed to ensure all campers had a psychological evaluation.  was previously cited 6/28/04
*failed to document an intake study.
*failed to complete an intake study to include family relationships, reason  
for placement and developmental history.
*failed to complete an intake study that included documentation of the  
parents expectation of placement and the camper's understanding of placement. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document a description of camper's
personality, behavior and interests. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document camper's school history  
and previous placements. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document campers' legal status and
campers' needs.  was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document immediate and
long-range goals of placement. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document who will be responsible  
for communication with the camp or to document the list of friends who may visit the camper. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document the camper's medical and
dental history. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to complete an intake study to document the camper's religious  
preference.  
*failed to document discussions about placement with campers and  
camper's parents. was previously cited 7/12/06
*failed to document a written agreement, authorization to care for camper,
medical consent and consent to participate in trips and special Activities.
*failed to document an agreement with minimum goals and expectations
for the campers treatment.
*failed to document a financial agreement.
*failed to document an agreement to include a provision for notifying  
parents in the event of absences, medical or dental problems and any other significant events.
*failed to document written material containing items listed above to
camper's parents.
*failed to provide orientation for new campers.
*failed to maintain permanent records with identifying information for all
campers.
*failed to maintain permanent records with identifying information and
emergency contacts.
*failed to maintain permanent records with date of admission and birth
certificates.
*failed to maintain permanent records with a copy of the intake study.
*failed to maintain permanent records with a placement agreement.
*failed to maintain permanent records with treatment plans and
documentation of case reviews.
*failed to maintain permanent records withhealth records, immunizations,
examinations and treatments recommended and received.
*failed to maintain permanent records including reports of significant
events occurring while the child was in care.
*failed to maintain permanent records with discharge date and to whom
the child was discharged.


The plan of correction is due to the surveyor by October 14,
2006.

Notice all the previous citations? Wonder how many times a program can be cited for the same violation without incuring sanctions?

That's an awful lot of "failures" by RCS. They basically failed these kids at every level and were cited for the same things over and over again.

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Quote from: "Whooter"
After HLA closed they needed to start over (ADDED: HLA renamed itself "Ridge Creek School"). When a place starts over they need to employ (or re-employee) new ed-cons to refer students to them.


...

This is a shocking revelation by an RCS spokesperson that they actually "hire ed cons" to refer kids to RCS.  That's unethical and possibly even criminal.

This needs to be reported to the DHS for investigation right away.

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RCS appears to have little impact on the local economy, but it single-handedly raises the crime rate of the sleeply little town of Dahlonega, GA.

Quote from: "Jill Ryan"
Quote from: "Whooter"
It was interesting to read some of the history.

At one point HLA was the second largest private employer in Lumpkin County, with 138 faculty and staff, 90 of whom lived in the county. Additionally, 12 local people were employed by the food service contractor used by the school.





...

Pretty much. You got a car didn't ya? Does it matter that it's not what you ordered?
I'm not sure what HLA intended with their comment about being the fourth largest employer in Lumpkin Co. Should that somehow weigh on the judge's decision? I can't even find them in the Top 10.

4th Quarter 2005
Lumpkin County- Five Largest Employers
Chestatee Regional Hospital
Mohawk Carpet Corp
North Ga College & University
The Torrington Co
Wal-Mart Associates Inc

Lumpkin Area- Ten Largest Employers
Northeast Ga Medical Center
Fieldale Farms Corp
Pilgrims Pride Corp
Mar-Jac Poultry
K D Acquisition I LLC
Kubota Manufacturing
Wrigley Manufacturing
Brenau College
Wal-Mart Associates
North Ga College & University


The five largest employers in Lumpkin County were
Aladdin Manufacturing Corp
Chestatee Regional Hospital
North Georgia College and State University
TorringtonCompany
Walmart
The ten largest employers in the Lumpkin Area are all located in Hall County, and include
ConAgra Poultry Co.
Cottrell, Inc.
Fieldale FarmsCorp
Gannett Satellite Information Network
Gress Foods LLC
KSLLake Lanier Inc.
Mar-Jac Poultry Inc.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Inc.
Peachtree Doors & Windows Inc.
WM Wrigley Jr. Co.
http://tinyurl.com/3dk73q

HLA/RCS and its damage control mouthpieces are not being honest when they tell people about RCS's impact on the local economy.  They don't even make the "top five" list, despite the lies their mouthpieces here try to perpetrate.  Funny how the veneer crumbles with anything more than a cursory glance, no?

RCS has spun a web ofl ies easily refuted by the public record.  Do your homework, people.  RCS will say anything, even blatant untruths, to keep its faltering business afloat.

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Ridge Creek School/HLA has been caught by DHS allowing kids to restrain other kids.  This is a very, very serious violation of the law and was detailed in a DHS report.  

This may explain all of the violence at RCS.  The inmates seem to be just enforcing their own rules, like in most prison cultures:

Quote from: "DHS Report on RCS/HLA Juvenile Lockup Center"
...(t)wo other residents
restrained Resident #3 "followed by Staff D". The report states that "outside of the dorm,
Resident #1 was hit several times in the face; his/her right eye was swollen the next day.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 5:30 pm with Staff A revealed that he/she acknowledges that
"students were involved in the behavior managment of other students"...

RCS looks like any other prison facility - the inmates have rules that they enforce while the guards looks the other way.

25
This thread is intended for use by people who were locked up at RCS, parents of RCS inmates or former program staff or survivors only - people who can offer insight into RCS's deep troubles with regulators.  No posts by program parents other than RCS parents are allowed.  Thank you.

For years, HLA/RCS had big problems with the ORS.  Now they have even bigger problems with DHS:

Quote from: "DHS Report on RCS Juvenile Lockup Center"
Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Office of Regulatory Services State Form
Statement of Deficiencies
and Plan of Correction
Inspection begin date
Inspection end date:
1/26/2010
3/30/2010
Name of Provider or Supplier
RIDGE CREEK, INC- MOUNTAIN BROOK ACADEMY
Street Address, City, State Zip Code
830 HIDDEN LAKE ROAD
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
Inspection Results

R 0000 Opening Comments.
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an investigation into Ga., 77483.
R 0709 290-2-5-.07(d) Inspections and Investigations.
SS=D
Failure to Allow Access. Failure to allow access of the department's representative to the institution, its staff, or
the children receiving care at the institution or the books, records, papers, or other information related to initial or
continued licens
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on a requested record review and staff interview the agency failed to allow acces to the
institution's resident case records.
Findings include:
Upon a request by the surveyor to review the facility's residential case records on 1/26/2010 at
11:00 am, the surveyor was told by Staff A that the requested records were not accessible at the
time of the inspection due to the agency having technical difficulties with their electronic filing
system.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 5:00 pm with Staff A revealed that their system " Best Note"
is down and that all information is stored there.
R 0840 290-2-5-.08(6) Staffing.
SS=D
Page 1 of 9
More Information Return to Facility Location and Information Guide Return to Inspection Screen
Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Office of Regulatory Services State Form
Statement of Deficiencies
and Plan of Correction
Inspection begin date
Inspection end date:
1/26/2010
3/30/2010
Name of Provider or Supplier
RIDGE CREEK, INC- MOUNTAIN BROOK ACADEMY
Street Address, City, State Zip Code
830 HIDDEN LAKE ROAD
DAHLONEGA, GA 30533
Inspection Results

Staffing. The institution shall have sufficient numbers of qualified and trained staff as required by these rules to
provide for the needs, care, protection, and supervision of children. All staff and volunteers shall be supervised to
ensure that assigne
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
****Based on file review and staff interview the agency failed to provide for the needs, care,
protection, and supervision of children.
Findings include:
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 11:30 am with Resident #1 revealed that ( he/she recalls the
incident in question and it began when- on the day of the incident (1/9/2010),) all of the students
were in the Student Activity Center (SAC). Resident #1 stated that he/she was approached by
Resident #2 who inquired if he/she made a derogatory statement, referencing two other students
that are known by all of the students to be "a couple" and whom Resident #1 had written a racial
slur on the wall approximately a week prior. Resident #1 stated that as the confrontation
continued, a group of other students became involved . ( and the argument began to become
threatening.- delete) Resident #1 stated that during the argument, Resident #4 approached
him/her from behind and "punched him/her in the back of the head twice". Resident #1 reported
that Resident #4 was then restrained by staff? and that Resident #2 responded by becoming
irate and blocked the exit doorway that staff members were attempting to exit thru with Resident
#4. Resident #1 stated that he/she could hear the remaining students "plotting on how to hit
him/her" and then Resident #2 began to approach him/her, but "was restrained on the ground by
Staff B". Resident #1 reported that Resident #2 accompanied by Resident #3 began to fight Staff
B, punching and kicking the staff member in the face and torso area while the remaining group
of students attempted to bombard him/her. Resident #1 stated that he/she ran out of the
building, slipped on the ice covering the walkway, and fell into some shrubbery. Resident #1
stated that he/she could hear the other resident attempting to follow after him/her; however,
Resident #7 "blocked the exit way and instructed him/her to run" . Resident #1 stated that
he/she and another student left the area; however, he/she was soon stopped by a group of
residents who continued to strike him/her. The other students held them off while he/she locked
him/herself in a car until staff members arrived. The police responded shortly afterwards.
(Resident #1 stated that upon returning to his/her room, it was discovered that someone had
broken his/her electric guitar which he/she estimated to be worth four thousand dollars.- Pam
questioned the relevance. I thought you were trying to show that the residents were obviously
unsupervised at that time as well to have been able to destroy property in a bedroom, but she felt
the connection needed to be made more clear. You can either leave as is, delet or add more)
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Resident #1 stated that he/she received an injury to the eye when hit by Resident #4 and
scrapes/scratches from falling into the shrubs. Resident #1 reported that he/she recalls four staff
members on duty; however; one had gone to get lunch. Resident #1 stated that staff members
did not intervene during the onset of the altercation and only responded once he/she had been
struck by Resident #4.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 12:00 pm with Resident #4 revealed that ( he/she recalls the
incident in question. Resident #4 stated that - delete ) on the day of the incident (1/9/2010),
Resident #1 was "being racist" and wrote derogatory statements using inappropriate language
in reference to ( African Americans- race ) . Resident #4 stated that while in the SAC, Resident #1
then verbalized derogatory statements using inappropriate language ( in reference to African
Americans- regarding race ) and that "a group of students got mad and beat Resident #1 up".
Resident #4 stated ("staff members- do we know which ones so that we can add their
non-identifiers? If not, leave as is) were attempting to contain the situation and deal with all of
the other students but that other students ultimately pulled ( him/her- use non identifier. unclear
if this is referring to staff or resident) away so that Resident #1 would not get beat up that bad".
Resident #4 stated that he/she recalls three to four staff members being present at the time of the
incident.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 12:30 pm with Resident #5 revealed that he/she recalls the
1/9/2010 incident ( in question- delete) and that "all of the trouble started a few weeks ago when
Resident #1 wrote "a racial slur" on the bathroom wall and staff members did not give Resident
#1 a consequence for the act. Resident # 5 stated that specifically, the incident in question
began when the students were made aware that Resident #1 had made a ( verbal- delete) racial
slur when Resident #1 and #2 began to argue. Resident #5 reported that a group of students
attempted to "fight" Resident #1 and were "able to get a few hits in when Resident #1 ran out of
the building". Resident # 5 stated that he/she and a group of other residents attempted to follow,
however were stopped by Resident #7, who ultimately "restrained and then drug him/her back
into the building. " Is this where the end of quote goes?
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 1:00 pm with Resident #6 revealed that (he/she recalls the
incident in question. Resident #6 stated that on the day of the incident (1/9/2010), ( he/she-
Resident #6?) became involved in a conflict with Resident #1 upon gaining knowledge that
Resident # 1 wrote a derogatory statement ( towards African Americans- regarding race) on the
wall. Resident #6 stated, during this occurrence, he/she confronted Resident #1 about the act
and Resident #1 assured him/her that "nothing like that would happen again". Resident #6
stated that on the day of the incident in question, which was approximately a week later,
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Resident #1 verbalized a racial slur directed at two students of different races that are involved in
a relationship.
File review conducted on 3/30/2010 of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010, revealed that
the incident occurred on 1/9/2010 at approximately 4:00 pm, when staff members heard an
argument going on in the movie room of the Student Activity Center (SAC). The report states that
Staff members B, C and D observed Resident #1 being confronted by Resident #2, #4, #5, and #6
in regards to "a racist comment that he/she made towards another student". The report states
that the students surrounded Resident #1 and that staff members "tried to defuse the situation"
when Resident #4 moved behind Resident
#1 and "began to repeatedly hit Resident #1 in the head". The report stated that Staff D placed
Resident #4 into a "double arm bar restraint" while Resident #1 was escorted by Staff members
B and C into the main room of the SAC. The report states that Staff C instructed Resident #1 to
leave and go to the dorm, but Resident #1 refused to comply. The report then states that
Resident #2 "jumped in front of" Resident #1 and stated that Resident #1 was not leaving.
Resident #2 then yelled to Resident #4, #5, and # 6 asking "do they have his/her back" and will
they participate in assaulting Resident #1. The report continues to describe various efforts
employed by Resident #2 to rally residents and instances in which the residents were
disobedient and disrespectful to staff members. Ultimately the report states that Staff B got
between Resident #1 and #2 and that Resident #2 "shoved Staff B and then slapped Resident
#1". The report states that Staff B then "escorted Resident #2 to the ground and that Staff C
grabbed his/her legs". The report states that while Staff B attempted "to get into the proper
seated double arm bar restraint, Resident #3 "ran up and repeatedly kicked Staff B in his/her face
causing his/her lips to split, nose to bleed, and bruising on the forehead". The report states that
"other students and Staff D pulled Resident #3 off of Staff B and that Staff C got up to help with
the restraint. The report then states that Resident #1 ran out of the front door of the SAC and that
Resident #4, #5, #6, and #8 followed after him/her. The report continues to state that Resident #2
attempted to follow and that ultimately Staff B "placed him/her in a standing double arm bar
restraint" when Resident #3 intervened and attempted to punch Staff B. The report states that
Staff B was able " to dodge the punch and that two other residents restrained Resident #3
"followed by Staff D". The report states that "outside of the dorm, Resident #1 was hit several
times in the face; his/her right eye was swollen the next day.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 5:05 pm., with Staff A revealed that staff to client ratio at the
time of the incident was 6 staff members to 40 students. Staff A stated that he/she believes that
the number of staff members was suitable; however, he/she believes that staff members reaction
to the incident was inappropriate- was it indicated how so? If not, leave as is.). Staff A stated
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that additionally there was "one clinical worker on call that lived on campus and that he/she and
another staff member arrived on campus" after being notified of the incident.
R 0861 290-2-5-.08(7) Staffing.
SS=D
Reporting. Detailed written summary reports shall be made to the Department of Human Resources, Office of
Regulatory Services, Residential Child Care Unit via email or fax on the required incident intake information form
(IIIF) within 24 hours.
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on file review and staff interview , the agency failed to submit a detailed written summary
report to the Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services, Residential Child
Care Unit within 24 hours.
Findings include:
File review conducted on 1/26/2010 at 12:00 pm of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010,
revealed that the local county sheriff's office was contacted regarding this incident and as a
result Resident #2 and #3 were arrested and detained. The agency did not make a report of the
incident to the Department of Human Resources, Office of Regulatory Services, Residential Child
Care Unit within 24 hours of its occurrence.
Interview conducted on 1/26/010 at 5:15 pm with Staff A revealed that the agency was not aware
that a report was required to be made to the department in connection to police involvement with
residents and that he/she was under the impression that charges had to have been filed by the
agency.
R 0862 290-2-5-.08(7)(a-g) Staffing.
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This [detailed written summary] report shall be made regarding serious occurrences involving children in care,
including but not limited to:
(a) Accidents or injuries requiring medical treatment and/or hospitalization;
(b) Death;
(c) Suicide attempts;
(
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on file review and staff interview, the agency failed to submit a detailed written summary
report regarding serious occurrences involving children in care.
Findings include:
File review conducted on 1/26/2010 at 12:00 pm of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010,
revealed that the local county sheriff's office was contacted regarding this incident and as a
result Resident #2 and #3 were arrested and detained. The agency did not submit a detailed
written summary report regarding serious occurrences involving children in care.
Interview conducted on 1/26/010 at 5:15 pm with Staff A revealed that the agency was not aware
that a report was required to be made to the department in connection to police involvement with
residents and that he/she was under the impression that charges had to have been filed by the
agency.
R 1413 290-2-5-.14(1)(d) Behavior Management.
SS=D
Residents shall not be permitted to participate in the behavior management of other residents or to discipline other
residents, except as part of an organized therapeutic self-governing program in accordance with accepted
standards of practice that is con
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on file review and staff interview, residents were allowed to participate in the behavior
management of other residents.
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Findings include:
File review conducted on 3/30/2010 of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010, revealed that
the incident occurred on 1/9/2010 at approximately 4:00 pm, when staff members heard an
argument going on in the movie room of the Student Activity Center (SAC). The report states that
Staff members B, C and D observed Resident #1 being confronted by Resident #2, #4, #5, and #6
in regards to "a racist comment that he/she made towards another student". The report states
that the students surrounded Resident #1 and that staff members "tried to defuse the situation"
when Resident #4 moved behind Resident #1and "began to repeatedly hit Resident #1 in the
head". The report stated that Staff D placed Resident #4 into a "double arm bar restraint" while
Resident #1 was escorted by Staff members B and C into the main room of the SAC. The report
states that Staff C instructed Resident #1 to leave and go to the dorm, but Resident #1 refused to
comply. The report then states that Resident #2 "jumped in front of" Resident #1 and stated that
Resident #1 was not leaving. Resident #2 then yelled to Resident #4, #5, and # 6 asking "do
they have his/her back" and will they participate in assaulting Resident #1. The report
continues to describe various efforts employed by Resident #2 to rally residents and instances in
which the residents were disobedient and disrespectful to staff members. Ultimately the report
states that Staff B got between Resident #1 and #2 and that Resident #2 "shoved Staff B and
then slapped Resident #1". The report states that Staff B then "escorted Resident #2 to the
ground and that Staff C grabbed his/her legs". The report states that while Staff B attempted "to
get into the proper seated double arm bar restraint, Resident #3 "ran up and repeatedly kicked
Staff B in his/her face causing his/her lips to split, nose to bleed, and bruising on the forehead".
The report states that "other students and Staff D pulled Resident #3 off of Staff B and that Staff
C got up to help with the restraint. The report then states that Resident #1 ran out of the front
door of the SAC and that Resident #4, #5, #6, and #8 followed after him/her. The report continues
to state that Resident #2 attempted to follow and that ultimately Staff B "placed him/her in a
standing double arm bar restraint" when Resident #3 intervened and attempted to punch Staff B.
The report states that Staff B was able " to dodge the punch and that two other residents
restrained Resident #3 "followed by Staff D". The report states that "outside of the dorm,
Resident #1 was hit several times in the face; his/her right eye was swollen the next day.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 5:30 pm with Staff A revealed that he/she acknowledges that
"students were involved in the behavior managment of other students; however, maintains that
the agency does not allow students to participate in the behavioral management of other
students."
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R 1420 290-2-5-.14(2)(c)2. Emergency Safety Interventions.
SS=D
Emergency safety interventions policies and procedures shall include: ...
2. Provisions for the documentation of each use of an emergency safety intervention including:
(i) Date and a description of the precipitating incident;
(ii) Description of the
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on file review and staff interview the agency failed to document provisions for the
documentation of each use of an emergency safety intervention.
Findings include:
A file review conducted of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010, indicated that emergency
safety interventions were carried out on several residents; however, there was no provision for
the documentation (on the provisions - delete) for each use.
File review conducted on 3/30/2010 of the agency's incident report, dated 1/9/2010, revealed that
the incident occurred on 1/9/2010 at approximately 4:00 pm, when staff members heard an
argument going on in the movie room of the Student Activity Center (SAC). The report states that
Staff members B, C and D observed Resident #1 being confronted by Resident #2, #4, #5, and #6
in regards to "a racist comment that he/she made towards another student". The report states
that the students surrounded Resident #1 and that staff members "tried to defuse the situation"
when Resident #4 moved behind Resident #1 and "began to repeatedly hit Resident #1 in the
head". The report stated that Staff D placed Resident #4 into a "double arm bar restraint" while
Resident #1 was escorted by Staff members B and C into the main room of the SAC. The report
states that Staff C instructed Resident #1 to leave and go to the dorm, but Resident #1 refused to
comply. The report then states that Resident #2 "jumped in front of" Resident #1 and stated that
Resident #1 was not leaving. Resident #2 then yelled to Resident #4, #5, and # 6 asking "do they
have his/her back" and will they participate in assaulting Resident #1. The report continues to
describe various efforts employed by Resident #2 to rally residents and instances in which the
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residents were disobedient and disrespectful to staff members. Ultimately the report states that
Staff B got between Resident #1 and #2 and that Resident #2 "shoved Staff B and then slapped
Resident #1". The report states that Staff B then "escorted Resident #2 to the ground and that
Staff C grabbed his/her legs". The report states that while Staff B attempted "to get into the
proper seated double arm bar restraint, Resident #3 "ran up and repeatedly kicked Staff B in
his/her face causing his/her lips to split, nose to bleed, and bruising on the forehead". The report
states that "other students and Staff D pulled Resident #3 off of Staff B and that Staff C got up to
help with the restraint. The report then states that Resident #1 ran out of the front door of the
SAC and that Resident #4, #5, #6, and #8 followed after him/her. The report continues to state
that Resident #2 attempted to follow and that ultimately Staff B "placed him/her in a standing
double arm bar restraint" when Resident #3 intervened and attempted to punch Staff B. The
report states that Staff B was able " to dodge the punch and that two other residents restrained
Resident #3 "followed by Staff D". The report states that "outside of the dorm, Resident #1 was
hit several times in the face; his/her right eye was swollen the next day.
Interview conducted on 1/26/2010 at 5:35 pm with Staff A revealed that he/she acknowledges that
there was no documentation of the identified emergency safety interventions described.
R 9999 Closing Comments.
This visit was concluded with an exit conference. A preliminary inspection report was submitted
to the agency on 4/12/2010. A plan of correction is due ten days after receipt of the survey.
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R 0000 Opening Comments.
The purpose of this survey is to conduct an investigation for self reported incident #GA00083346.
R 0840 290-2-5-.08(6) Staffing.
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Staffing. The institution shall have sufficient numbers of qualified and trained staff as required by these rules to
provide for the needs, care, protection, and supervision of children. All staff and volunteers shall be supervised to
ensure that assigne
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
****Based on record review and staff interview, the agency failed to have sufficient numbers of
trained staff to provide for the protection of children in care.
Findings include
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #1's incident report, dated 6/10/2010, revealed that at
9:15 pm, Staff A went into Resident #1's room to talk with him/her about some issues Resident #1
has been struggling with throughout the day. This report indicated that Resident #1 was sitting at
the computer with another resident and Staff A began questioning Resident #1. This report stated
that at this time Resident #1 picked up the computer and threw it against the wall. The report
indicated that Resident #1 then proceeded to pick up his/her chair and broke the glass window.
This report revealed that Staff A proceeded to direct Resident #1 outside to where he/she could
calm down and regain his/her thoughts. The report then stated that Resident #1 said he/she was
not going outside until he/she dealt with something first. The report went on to state that
Resident #1 got up and ran to a room where Resident #2 was located, which was down the hall in
this dorm. This report stated that Resident #1 and #2 began fighting. According to this report
other residents began to jump in by punching and kicking Resident #1. Staff A wrote that other
staff attempted to break up the fight and was assisted by Staff B.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Staff A's training, revealed that on April 28-30, 2010 he/she
received full certification in Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques-2 (TACT-2). Staff A's
date of hire was 3/15/2010.
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Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Staff B's training, revealed that on April 28-30, 2010, he/she
received verbal certification on TACT 2. Staff B's date of hire was 1/29/2010.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Staff C's file, revealed that he/she has not been trained on any
emergency safety interventions. Staff C's date of hire was 6/1/2010.
Interview with Staff D was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:46 pm. Staff D stated that Staff B did
complete the full TACT-2 training, but received verbal certification because she/he has a smaller
stature than the residents.
Interview with Staff A was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 2:15 pm. Staff A reported that the incident
happened on 6/10/2010. Staff A said he/she was coming in the dorms around 9:15 pm and was
going to follow up with Resident #1 as he/she requested earlier for another issue. Staff A
reported that Resident #1 was sitting at his/her computer and talking with another resident. Staff
A said Resident #1 was crying and picked up the computer and pushed it away. Staff A said
he/she offered to speak with Resident #1, but Resident #1 refused. Staff A said Resident #1 then
picked up a chair and said "not until I finish some business." Staff A said Resident #1 then threw
the chair against the window causing it to shatter. Staff A went on to state that Resident #1 ran
out of his/her room towards Resident #2's room. Staff A said Resident #1 was screaming and
running causing residents to look. Staff A said when he/she got to the room there was Resident
#1 and #2. Staff A said he/she arrived in the room the same time Resident #3 and #4 entered. Staff
A reported that there was a split second where it was just Resident #1 and #2 alone in the room,
so he/she was able to pull Resident #2 to the side. Staff A said Resident #1 was on the floor when
Resident #3 and #4 started kicking Resident #1. Staff A then stated that he/she was trying to
cover Resident #1 and deflect as many of the kicks as possible. Staff A said about 10 seconds
after he/she arrived in the room, Staff C entered; however, Staff C wasn't able to assist as much
because he/she was not trained in emergency safety interventions. Staff A said Resident #1
received about 10-15 kicks to the face and blood was everywhere. Staff A then reported that
Resident #3 pushed Staff C to the side. Staff A recalled that Staff B came in the room right after
Staff C. Staff A stated that Resident #4 pushed Staff B through a crowd of residents that were
outside the room blocking the entrance. Staff A then reported that Staff B was able to get back up
and restrain Resident #4. Staff A said when Resident #4 was restrained, he/she could be heard
and got the residents to leave the area. Staff A said Staff B was able to get the aggressors out of
the room. Staff A said he/she walked Resident #1 out of the room and and took Resident #1 to
the emergency room with Staff B. Staff A stated that Staff C was on his/her second day of work,
so he/she was trying to get the residents away, but did not restrain anyone. Staff A indicated that
Resident #1 had a broken nose, 2 chipped teeth, but no concussion. Staff A recalled that there
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were about 15 residents present in the doorway at the time of the incident. Staff A reported that at
the time of the incident there were 29 residents total, including the ones that were fighting, and
three staff members on duty for that dorm.
Interview with Resident #1 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 2:42 pm. Resident #1 reported that at
the beginning of the day he/she had a fight with another resident that day, who was later picked
on by Resident #5. Resident #1 said she/he told his/her counselor about the issue and the
counselor spoke with Resident #5. Resident #1 said later that day Resident #2 came to his/her
room and threatened him/her. Resident #1 said he/she got angry and ran down the hall to
Resident #2's room. Resident #1 said they started fighting and all he/she can remember is being
attacked by others. Resident #1 said Staff A was trying to keep Resident #2 off of him/her, while
Staff B was trying to enter the room. Resident #1 stated that some residents blocking the door.
Resident #1 said residents were hitting him/her. Resident #1 said he/she went to the hospital and
was diagnosed with a broken nose and swelling. Resident #1 said Staff A and B took him/her to
the emergency room. Resident #1 said he/she blacked out a little when he/she was hit to the
head. Resident #1 reported that staff knew he/she was getting angry throughout the day, but Staff
A did what he/she could. Resident #1 said he/she told his/her counselor that day that he/she was
being antagonized by Resident #5. Resident #1 said he/she thinks that Staff A knew about the
problems he/she was having and that's why Staff A came to the room to talk. Resident #1 said
Staff C didn't get in the room, but Staff B was trying to keep people out of the room.
Interview with Staff C was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:00 pm. Staff C said on June 10th, he/she
noticed something was going on when Resident #1 broke a window. Staff C said Staff A was with
Resident #1. Staff C said he/she was floating around the dorms when he/she heard yelling. Staff
C said Resident #2 was in the hallway when Resident #1 made it into Resident #2's room. Staff C
said it was a "mad rush" between residents and staff going to the room. Staff C said when he/she
made it in the room, he/she saw Resident #2, #3, and #4 beating on Resident #1. Staff C stated
that he/she grabbed the shoulder of Resident #3 while Staff A was shielding Resident #1. Staff C
said Resident #3 was able to break free and kick Resident #1. Staff C said Staff B came in the
room after having some trouble entering due to residents blocking the doorway. Staff C said Staff
B was able to get Resident #4 to leave the room. Staff C said he/she didn't know the cause of the
fight and did not know there was tension going on that day. Staff C said he/she was with a group
of residents earlier that day when Resident #1 accidentally hit one of the residents with a stick.
Staff C said he/she was told later that this was the cause of the tension throughout the day. Staff
C recalled that there were approximately 27-30 residents present on the day of the incident and
there were 4 staff members assigned to that dorm. Staff C said he/she is not sure if all four staff
members were present, but one could have been administering medication at that time.
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Interview with Resident #2 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:15 pm. Resident #2 stated that
he/she doesn't feel like staff did their job, because it took staff 5 minutes to intervene with the
fight. Resident #2 reported that Resident #1 started the fight by coming after him/her. Resident #2
said Resident #1 charged at him/her and there was no staff around. Resident #2 said Resident #1
struck first and he/she doesn't remember what happened next. Resident #2 said he/she doesn't
remember how the fight ended because he/she "pretty much blacked out."
Interview with Resident #4 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:25 pm. Resident #4 did report that
staff could have done more because they knew Resident #1 was "heated" that day, but they just
let everything unfold.
Interview with Resident #3 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:29 pm. Resident #3 stated that the
day of the incident his/her roommate, Resident #5, came to him/her and said he/she was afraid
that Resident #1 would kill him/her. Resident #3 said later that night he/she and Resident #2
asked Resident #1 why was he/she threatening Resident #5. Resident #3 said he/she was in
Resident #4's room when he/she heard a crash and screaming. Resident #3 said he/she saw
Resident #1 run by the room. Resident #3 said someone said that Resident #1 just broke a
window and was trying to attack Resident #2. Resident #3 said Resident #2 is one of his/her best
friends and he/she thought about Resident #1's threats to others. Resident #3 said he/she was
afraid that Resident #1 would injure Resident #2. Resident #1 said he/she was thinking that
Resident #1 had a piece of glass from the broken window. Resident #3 then admitted that he/she
pushed Resident #1 away from Resident #2 and Resident #1 turned around and hit him/her.
Resident #3 said he/she got angry and hit Resident #1 multiple times. Resident #3 said staff
intervened when Resident #1 was on the floor knocked out. Resident #3 said Staff B was
watching at the door, and Staff C had his/her arm around Resident #3's body. Resident #3 said
his/her arms were by his/her side in the hold by Staff C. Resident #3 indicated he/she stopped
fighting at that point. Resident #3 said it could have been prevented because staff knew Resident
#1 was angry that day. Resident #3 said the counselor talked with Resident #5 and told him/her
that Resident #1 threatened to kill him/her. Resident #3 said he/she is not sure how many staff
members were present this day or how long it took Staff A to enter the room.
Interview with Staff B was conducted on 6/29/2010 at 2:50 pm. Staff B reported that all day there
were rumors about Resident #1 wanting to beat up Resident #5 and that Resident #5's friends
went into Resident #1's room and asked why he/she was threatening Resident #5. Staff B
reported that Resident #1 got angry and Staff A tried to speak with Resident #1. Staff B indicated
that Resident #1 threw a chair at the window and Staff B was standing in the doorway. Staff B
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said Resident #1 then came out of the room forcefully and pointed at Resident #2. Staff B
indicated that Resident #1 and #2 went into the room and Staff A and B ran down the hallway
after them. Staff B said the other residents were there and Staff B stood over Resident #1. Staff B
reported that Resident #3 and #4 were in the room kicking Resident #1. Staff B said she/he went
behind Resident #4 and took him/her by the arm. Staff B said Resident #4 left the room. Staff B
said she/he doesn't know what Staff C was doing because everything happened so quickly. Staff
B said she/he doesn't think that Staff C physically restrained anyone. Staff B said she/he did not
use a TACT2 restraint, she/he just took Resident #4 by the arm to escort out the room. Staff B
said Resident #4 wasn't fighting back. Staff B said Resident #4 was the only one she/he
physically touched. Staff B reported that Resident #4 is his/her size and has a good rapport with
him/her, so it was easier to get Resident #4 out of the room. Staff B said Resident #3 followed
and then Resident #2 exited the room. Staff B said Staff A got Resident #1 out of the room. Staff B
indicated that there were about 35 residents total in the dorm this day. Staff B said there were 3
staff members in the room. Staff B said one staff member was administering medication with
about 10 other residents. Staff B said 2 hours before the actual fight, a resident approached a
counselor and said it might be a fight and Resident #1 should be monitored. Staff B said Resident
#1's counselor told the leader of the reflections group (where Resident #1 was located at the
time). Staff B said the group leader sent Resident #5 off campus to keep his/her separated from
Resident #1. Staff B reported that Staff A was waiting to speak with Resident #1 after the
reflections group. Staff B reported that Resident #1 was supervised close that day, but by the
time he/she got into the dorms he/she was beyond calming. Staff B reiterated that one staff
member was dispensing medication at the time of the fight and one staff member was monitoring
the residents that were waiting for medication. Staff B said she/he did not have to physically
restrain anyone. Staff B stated that the ratio is typically 4 staff to 30 residents, but sometimes
there are just 3 staff members. Staff B said as far as she/he knew, staff was talking about
monitoring Resident #1 that day. Staff B said she/he was standing in the doorway of the room
when Resident #1 came out forcefully, but due to the size difference, she/he moved and could
only follow Resident #1. Staff B said the incident happened fast and the residents moved toward
the room quickly. Staff B said the residents wouldn't move and hs/he had to push his/her way
through the door to enter the room. Staff B said the fight started about 30 seconds before she/he
entered the room.
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R 1003 290-2-5-.10(b) Assessment and Planning.
SS=C
A service and room, board and watchful oversight plan shall be developed by the child's Human Services
Professional in concert with the child's primary Child Care Worker, meaning the worker who has responsibility for
supervision of the child in the living
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on record review and staff interview, the agency failed to have completed Service, Room,
Board, and Watchful Oversight plans to include activities to be followed by staff in pursuit of
stated goals and objectives for two of four plans reviewed.
Findings Include
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #1's Individual Service Plan, dated 5/11/2010,
revealed that the plan did not include activities to be followed by staff in pursuit of stated goals
and objectives. Resident #1 was admitted nearly two months ago.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #4's Individual Service Plan, dated 2/11/2010,
revealed that the plan did not include activities to be followed by staff in pursuit of stated goals
and objectives. Resident #4 was admitted nine months ago.
During interview with Staff D on 6/28/2010 at 4:56 pm, he/she acknowledged the findings.
This rule was previously cited on 12/10/2009 and 12/3/2008.
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R 1011 290-2-5-.10(d) Assessment and Planning.
SS=F
The service and room, board and watchful oversight plan shall be updated by the Human Services Professional at
a minimum of every six months and pertinent progress notes and data shall be incorporated in the plan to
measure attainment of stated goals and
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
****Based on record review and staff interview, the agency failed to ensure that the Service
Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight Plan is updated by the Human Services Professional at a
minimum of every six months for one of four files reviewed.
Findings Include
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #2's individual Service Plan, dated 10/30/2009,
revealed that the plan is outdated. Resident #2 was admitted over eight months ago.
During interview with Staff D on 7/16/2010 at 2:42 pm, he/she acknowledged the findings after
he/she checked the agency's data base for the current plan.
This rule was previously cited on 12/10/2009 and 12/3/2008.
R 1402 290-2-5-.14(1)(b)2. Behavior Management.
SS=D
Such Behavior management policies and procedures shall incorporate the following minimum requirements: ...
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2. Behavior management shall be limited to the least restrictive appropriate method, as described in the child's
service plan pursuant to Rule
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on record review and staff interview, the agency failed to ensure that behavior
management is limited to the least restrictive appropriate method, as described in the child's
Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight Plan and in accordance with the prohibitions as specified
in the rules and regulations.
Findings Include
Interview with Resident #2 was conducted on 6/2820/2010 at 3:15 pm. Resident #2 said he/she
doesn't remember what happened during the incident, but he/she knows that he/she was in a
fight. When asked if he/she received a consequence for fighting, Resident #2 indicated that staff
sent him/her to the wilderness intervention program for 8 days.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #2's Individual Service Plan, dated 10/30/2009, did
not reveal that the wilderness intervention program would be used as a behavioral management
method.
Interview with Resident #4 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:25 pm. When asked if he/she
received a consequence for involvement with the physical altercation, Resident #4 said first staff
spoke with him/her then he/she was sent to the wilderness intervention program for 8 days.
Resident #4 reported that the wilderness program is not on campus. It consists of a tavern and
the residents sleep on wooden boards.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #4's Individual Service Plan, dated 2/11/10, did not
reveal that the wilderness intervention program would be used as a behavioral management
method.
Interview with Resident #3 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:29 pm. Resident #3 stated that on
6/10/2010, Resident #5 came to him/her and said he/she was afraid that Resident #1 would kill
him/her. Resident #3 said later that night he/she and Resident #2 asked Resident #1 why was
he/she threatening Resident #5. Resident #3 said he/she was in Resident #4's room when he/she
heard a crash and screaming. Resident #3 said he/she saw Resident #1 run by the room.
Resident #3 said someone said that Resident #1 just broke a window and was trying to attack
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Resident #2. Resident #3 said Resident #2 is one of his/her best friends and he/she thought about
Resident #1's problems and remembered Resident #1 threatened others. Resident #3 said he/she
was afraid that Resident #1 would injure Resident #2. Resident #1 said he/she was thinking that
Resident #1 had a piece of glass from the broken window. Resident #3 then admitted that he/she
pushed Resident #1 away from Resident #2 and Resident #1 turned around and hit him/her.
Resident #3 said he/she got angry and hit Resident #1 multiple times. Resident #3 said he/she
was sent to the wilderness intervention program and slept on a flat sheet of wood. Resident #3
said he/she was in the wilderness intervention program for 1 week.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 4:00 pm of Resident #3's Individualized Service Plan, dated 4/1/2010, did
not reveal that the wilderness intervention program would be utilized as a behavioral
management method.
During interview with Staff D on 6/28/2010 at 3:46 pm, Surveyor asked about the wilderness
intervention program. Staff D reported that wilderness intervention is used as a behavior
management technique.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 5:00 pm of the agency's Wilderness Intervention Curriculum, revealed a
form labeled "Odds and Ends". This form states the following: "Students are responsible for
maintaining their gear, equipment, and personal hygiene. If students break, lose, or do not
maintain equipment--they may have to do without (Stay within policies and procedures, and
safety). Keep wilderness student off main campus. No student is allowed in the shelter until
completion of Solo." This form also indicates that tents are utilized.
Review on 6/28/2010 at 5:00 pm of the agency's Wilderness Initiative Daily Schedule, revealed
examples of rewards given to residents which includes: extra sleeping pad, pillows. The
schedule dated May 3, 2010 indicates the following: "solo starts at 9:00 pm, students can only
communicate with staff, journal about life goals, and objectives."
Cross reference Tag 840
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R 1808 290-2-5-.18(2)(c) Physical Plant and Safety.
SS=D
Each child shall be provided his or her own personal bed and mattress that is no shorter than the child's height
and at least thirty inches wide. Clean sheets, pillows and pillow cases, blankets or bed covering shall be provided
and sheets and pillow case
This Requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Based on record review and staff interview, the agency failed to ensure that each child shall be
provided his/her own personal bed and mattress with pillows, blankets or bed covering.
Findings Include
Review on 6/28/2010 at 5:00 pm of the agency's Wilderness Initiative Daily Schedule, revealed
examples of rewards given to residents which includes extra sleeping pad and pillows.
Interview with Resident #4 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:25 pm. When asked if he/she
received a consequence for involvement with the physical altercation, Resident #4 said that first
staff spoke with him/her then he/she was sent to the wilderness intervention program for 8 days.
Resident #4 reported that the wilderness program is not on the campus. It consists of a tavern
and the residents sleep on wooden boards.
Interview with Resident #3 was conducted on 6/28/2010 at 3:29 pm. Resident #3 stated that on
6/10/2010, he/she pushed Resident #1 away from Resident #2 and Resident #1 turned around and
hit him/her. Resident #3 said he/she got angry and hit Resident #1 multiple times. Resident #3
said he/she was sent to the wilderness intervention program as his/her consequence and slept
on a flat sheet of wood. Resident #3 said he/she was in the wilderness intervention program for 1
week.
R 9999 Closing Comments.
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An exit conference was conducted onsite. There was one rule violation related to self reported
incident #GA00083346. There were four rule violations found during the investigation. The
preliminary report was mailed on 7/12/2010. The plan of correction is due ten days after the
receipt of this report.

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http://www.indeed.com/q-Ridge-Creek-School-jobs.html

It appears that RCS is currently operating without these positions filled.  I can't really understand how it can be run without key personnel such as:

Academics Director
Counseling Director
Headmaster
Special Ed Teacher
etc.

I suppose when the it's actually the inmates that run the show there (see DHS reports about dangerous understaffing by untrained personnel, rapes, beatings, etc) RCS doesn't need these people.

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http://www.violentcrimenews.com/News-12 ... Of-Teacher

I guess there can be no denials of violent crime on the RCS campus when the news of the violent crimes are published on "violentcrimenews.com".

I have a feeling that before RCS runs its course and gets shut down by authorities that it will make the violent crime news feed many more times.

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RCS claims to be a "school," but schools are duty-bound by law to report crimes against students.  RCS apparently does not report crimes against the inmates housed there to the police.

Quote from: "ORS Report on RCS/HLA Prison Camp"
Based on record review, resident and staff interviews, the agency failed to provide for the needs,
care, protection, and supervision of the children in care;
Findings Include:
(1) During an interviews conducted on September 1, 2010 from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm with Residents
101, 102, 108, 109, 110, and 112 in which all residents acknowledged that they are aware of
residents engaging in sexually inappropriate behavior. It was reported that the residents would
sneak off in designated areas unbeknownst to staff.

(2) Record review on September 1, 2010 of Incident Report dated 06-06-10 for Resident #11
revealed Resident #11 along with 6 other females disclosed to staff an incident involving sexual
activity between Resident #11 and an older male resident. It was documented that Resident #11
appeared upset and stated that what occurred between herself (R11) and the male resident was
an unwelcome encounter.

Here's the definition of "sexual activity":

Quote
Noun 1. sexual activity - activities associated with sexual intercourse; "they had sex in the back seat"

definition

So, now we see "sexual activity" by defintion means "sexual intercourse."  We also see from the report that this sexual intercourse was "unwelcome," i.e. the girl was raped. "Unwelcome sexual intercourse," Whooter.  Read it carefully and try to understand what it means.  It's the definition of "rape."

RCS did not report this rape to the police, nor did they report the serious battery on a staff to police either.  Only after police/DHS investigate do they find out the true nature of the crimes committed on the grounds of the private correctional facility.

The Dahlonega Nugget also reported a "near riot" on the grounds as well, according toa local resident.  Who's running this place and why is it so unsafe for inmates and guards?

Rape/sex assault/beatings, etc. seem to be happening regularly there according to DHS reports.

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Open Free for All / Whooter - King of the OFFA!
« on: December 17, 2010, 12:43:49 PM »
Lols.  Look what ol' Whooter is reduced to.  He's on about a dozen threads down here where he belongs.  He's a piece of trash on the trash heap!  Ha,Ha,Ha.

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