Newport Academy – French Creek

Deficiency cited at inspection

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tamara Hill conducted an initial case management inspection to the facility on 7/3/25 at 3: PM and met Dinnielle Saravia, Administrator to discuss an incident report. LPA Hill informed Ms. Saravia that the inspection is being conducted as a result of an incident report dated 6/20/25 in which C1 (see LIC811 dated 7/3/25) allegedly found an item on the facility grounds that may be dangerous to youth in care. In addition, the incident report details C1 being "wanded" and required to do a "contraband dance" as a result of the find. LPA Hill discussed the incident with staff including supervision at the time of the "find". It was reported that C1 was within eyesight of staff when C1 found the item(s) and turned them over to staff. C1 was "wanded" which includes a search of C1's person with the use of a metal detecting wand and C1 was required to perform a "contraband dance" which includes turning out of their pockets, and jumping up to ensure that youth did not have any unauthorized items that may come loose or drop. These actions could be seen as potential violations of C1's right to be free of unreasonable searches and as a result, the facility was issued an Advisory Note for Personal Rights. In addition, LPA Hill informed Ms. Saravia that in review of the Plan of Operation approved for the agency, a "contraband dance" was not articulated and thus not approved by Community Care Licensing. Facility was cited for violation of Title 22, Section ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Shelton made an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation inspection on 12/15/2023. LPA observed the clinic which included medical records for clients and medication. LPA inspected the Medication County Log and the Controlled Medication Log. It was observed that there were six clients in care at the facility, there were four staff present and one teacher was present during the inspection. The LPA observed that the facility was clean and maintained during the inspection. LPA Shelton interviewed three clients and two staff for the purpose of the inspection. No deficiencies were observed during the inspection Exit interview was conducted with Ms. Bertolino and a copy of this report was proved. Due to technical difficulties LPA was not able to use the electronic Care Tool.

Deficiency cited at inspection

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tamara Hill continued an unannounced post licensing inspection on 4/5/22 at 3: PM and met with Michelle Good, Residential Director. The inspection on this date was to complete the Post Licensing inspection, that was initiated on 3/16/22, continued 3/17/22 where LPA reviewed personnel records via Microsoft Teams and concluding on 4/5/22. LPA informed Ms. Good that the 3/17/22 inspection was conducted via Microsoft Teams due to the agency not having a personnel person available in this region yet. LPA identified some issues with personnel records and the facility is being provided with the following: The agency stores all of their staff files electronically only but there is no personnel working out of this region that has access to the records to ensure that the appropriate documentation is obtained and stored according to the regulations. The staff that provided access to the records reviewed is from another region of the state and states that she is attempting to complete the appropriate records as the personnel working in their human resources for this region recently quit the agency. LPA observed that the following items are missing from staff files: Proof of training - there were no records found in staff files about any training as required - initial 8 hour and 16 hour training 84065(i) and applicable documented assessment(s) including job shadowing (84065(i)(1)(C)(4), First Aid 80075(f), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 84065(i)(6) ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tamara Hill continued an unannounced post licensing inspection on 4/5/22 at 3: PM and met with Michelle Good, Residential Director. The inspection on this date was to complete the Post Licensing inspection, that was initiated on 3/16/22, continued 3/17/22 where LPA reviewed personnel records via Microsoft Teams and concluding on 4/5/22. LPA informed Ms. Good that the 3/17/22 inspection was conducted via Microsoft Teams due to the agency not having a personnel person available in this region yet. LPA identified some issues with personnel records and the facility is being provided with the following: The agency stores all of their staff files electronically only but there is no personnel working out of this region that has access to the records to ensure that the appropriate documentation is obtained and stored according to the regulations. The staff that provided access to the records reviewed is from another region of the state and states that she is attempting to complete the appropriate records as the personnel working in their human resources for this region recently quit the agency. LPA observed that the following items are missing from staff files: Proof of training - there were no records found in staff files about any training as required - initial 8 hour and 16 hour training 84065(i) and applicable documented assessment(s) including job shadowing (84065(i)(1)(C)(4), First Aid 80075(f), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 84065(i)(6) ...