White River Academy

Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R380-80-6(1)(a)-(i) Client rights

The provider is out of compliance with R380-80-6(1)(c) by the staff failing to keep clients free from potential harm. While on site for interviews on 6/24/2025, it was reported that during a restraint, a staff member placed their hands on the neck of a client and proceeded to squeeze with enough force to leave a red mark on the client’s neck afterwards.

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-16(2)(a)-(q) Program policy and training

The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-1-16 (2) by not completing annual training. During the employee file inspection there was missing required annual training. This a repeat non-compliance cited on 5/9/24.

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-16(1)(a)-(u) Pre-service training requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-1-16(1) by ensure that each staff receives pre-serving training within 30-days of hire. During the employee file inspection a staff member hadn't received the required preservice training. This a repeat non-compliance cited on 5/9/24.

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-15(4) Residential program unsupervised staff requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-1-15(4) by having a staff work unsupervised without a approved background clearance. During the employee file inspection a staff member was discovered to have worked without having an approved background check.

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-8(3) Medication and hazardous items maintenance and storage

The Licensee was out of compliance with rule R501-1-8(3) by not maintaining hazardous items with consideration of the safety and risk level of the population served. During the inspection, chemicals were not in locked cabinets when not in use. This a repeat non-compliance cited on 9/24/24.

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-8(1)(a)-(i) Facility and safety requirements

The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-1-8 (1)(a) by not maintaining the building so its clean and free from fire and health hazards. During the inspection the licensor observed broken electrical outlet covers and an area that wasn't clean. This is a repeat noncompliance as noted on 9/24/24, 3/26/24, 12/12/23, 8/24/23, 4/27/23, 1/20/23

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-14-5(2)(a)-(f) Submitting application for an initial background screening

The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-14-5 (2)(A) by not submitting an application for an initial background screening no later than two weeks from the applicant becoming associated with the licensee. During the inspection while doing employee document review they had 2 staff missing background checks who had not been associated with program in DACS..

Out of compliance, 2nd unannounced : R501-1-8(1)(a)-(i) Facility and safety requirements

The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not having an electrical outlet in safe condition. During the onsite inspection this licensor observed that several outlets and switches were missing its face and one was not secured to the wall. This is a repeat noncompliance

Out of compliance, announced, annual inspection : R501-1-8(1)(a)-(i) Facility and safety requirements

The provider was out of compliance with this rule by having an accessible light fixture in a client bedroom that did not have an intact cover and light bulb leaving an exposed socket.

Out of compliance, focus inspection : R380-80-5(4) Provider shall protect clients from abuse, prevent abuse

The provider was out of compliance with the rule by failing to protect clients from alleged abuse by omitting information to an allied investigative agency. During the investigation inspection, provider documentation substantiated that information of an alleged sexual misconduct between 2 clients was not reported to CPS (Child Protective Services) in its entirety leading to the CPS referral to be unaccepted. When the omitted information was reported by the Office of Licensing, the CPS referral was accepted and the case was opened for investigation.

Out of compliance, focus inspection : R380-80-6(1)(a)-(i) Client rights

The provider was out of compliance with this rule by a staff member not ensuring the client(s) were free from potential harm. During an inspection, multiple interviews disclosed that the staff member was not providing active supervision when two clients engaged in inappropriate sexual misconduct on two separate occasions.

Out of compliance, focus inspection : R380-80-5(10) Services and supervision to meet each clients needs

The provider was out of compliance with this rule by a staff member not providing supervision that is commensurate with the behaviors and needs of the clients involved in the incident. During an inspection, multiple interviews disclosed that the staff member was not providing active supervision when two clients engaged in inappropriate sexual misconduct on two separate occasions. Multiple interviews disclosed that one of the clients involved in both incidents has a history of sexually acting out against his peers.