Plan to Correct

The staff member involved received formal disciplinary action, was sent home immediately following the incident, and was suspended for two days. The staff member has also been enrolled in Pyramid Model training to strengthen their use of positive behavior-guidance practices. Additionally, all staff members have reviewed the licensing regulations governing appropriate discipline to reinforce expectations and ensure continued compliance.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) - actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;