Austin Bourland Case Study

The reporting party (RP) stated there is a belief that the licensee and Maria Dickerson are committing fraud. According to the RP the licensee is never available. The RP stated Maria Dickerson lives in the licensed home with her son. The RP stated when they arrive to the facility Maria is the person providing care within 10-15 minutes the licensee would arrive at the home. There were a few occasions when the RP made visits she only communicated with the licensee over the telephone. The RP stated the licensee never answers the phone call made to (916) 806-8085 however, the licensee would return calls made to that phone number.

The RP stated that the resident is very lucid, alert, and was very uncomfortable about going in her diaper. The RP stated the resident is fond of sports and enjoys watching sports on the television. The RP stated the resident was enjoying the television when she was told she had to go to bed. When she complained a caregiver named Robert go into the resident's face and told her that she was going to bed. According to the RP the resident was intimidated by the caregiver. Although the resident no longer lives in the facility she fears that the caregiver will find and harm her. The reporting party stated on one occasion the resident was having respiratory problems and the facility contacted the RP. The RP questioned that staff and asked if the resident had a fever. The RP was told that the resident was agitated therefore the RP went to the facility to check on the resident. The RP asked the caregiver to take the resident's temperature using a digital thermometer. According to the RP the caregiver did not know how to operate the thermometer therefore requiring the RP to take the resident's temperature. The resident was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with

The reporting party (RP) stated she 5/24/16 arrived at the home at approximately 4:10PM to find her 3 year old daughter Michaela Rojas' right eye scratched and bruised. The RP stated she was no informed by the licensee prior to her arrival that her child had been injured: she had to ask the licensee what happened. The RP was informed that her daughter took a toy away from a male child (name unknown) who retaliated by attacking her daughter. The RP stated the licensee didn't intervene which led to the condition of her daughter's face. The RP doesn't believe the licensee actually observed the incident. The RP stated her daughter appears to have been in a boxing match. Consequently the RP had her daughter examined at the emergency room due to

The reporting party is (RP) Ophelia Larose the grandmother of the foster child Aniyah Blake. The RP stated she and the biological mother had a visit with Aniyah on 6/19/15. The RP the foster father (Mark Cannon) did not bring food or diapers for the visit. When foster father was asked about the missing items the foster father replied "the FFA did not provide me with them when they dropped Aniyah off." The RP stated the child appeared very hungry and the bio mother provided the child with a bottle and diapers. The foster child had a diaper rash according to the RP. The RP got the impression the foster father did not want to participate in the

The victim was court ordered to be admitted at the Specialized Treatment Facility by Harrison County Youth Court on 04/27/16; he will be admitted for six months and the expected discharge date is 10/27/16. The reporter stated John was has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, ADHD, marijuana abuse, mood disorder, severe mood swings, disruptive behavior, border line dyslectual disorder, basic personality disorder, mental incompetance; John is unable to function on his age level and has a very low IQ; John is unable to read, write, and count. Mr. Young stated John will never be able to live on his own and will always need assistance. During a session with John on 04/28/16, he disclosed that his father punched him in the face but that the details

He reports the patient’s roommate was subsequently evicted from his home after the landlord inquired about the ambulance visiting. He reports he contacted her father concerning the patient residing within the family home, but the father has said no. In addition, he reports he has attempted to contact her uncle but has been unable to make contact with him. He reports he has attempted to make contact with her said friend who is considering allowing her the opportunity to reside with her but she has not answered her phone and he has been unable to leave a voice message. He reports no one wants her in their home, and the patient has “burned her bridges” with family members. He reports her family would benefit from counseling. In addition, he reports her family has high expectations of CPS. He reports her current case was not going to close within 12 days of 06/30/2017. In addition, the case will not

The reporting party (RP) stated her son Da' Rell Jones DOB: 10/12/85 has lived in the facility for approximately 13 years. The RP stated on a visit she observed that her son's right eyebrow was swollen and escorted her son outside of the home. The RP stated her son is non-verbal but understands and is able to shake his head yes and no. The RP asked her son if someone had hit him and he nodded yes. The RP stated she named off the names of the caregivers and when she came to a caregiver named Chips, her son identified the caregiver by nodding no. The RP stated she notified the Regional Center of the incident. The RP stated that she is being retaliated against for filing the complaint with the Regional Center. On one occasion while out with her

Intake Worker, FPS White received a phone call from the reporter on 11/14/17. The reporter stated that mom went to jail and got out yesterday. The reporter stated that they are not really concern as to mom going to jail due to it was driving with invalid license. The reporter stated that Jessica Fields' oldest son, Raymond Fields called and told the reporter that the reporter needed to come get the children. The reporter stated that Raymond stated that Jessica was on drugs, pills and meth. Jessica drinks all the time. Jessica got beaten up by the boyfriend, Michael Hays in front of the children. The children are being left unattended and with strangers. Jessica didn't have any power or food and told Raymond to come get the kids. The reporter

R/s Donald Burgess has peripheral vascular disease, COPD, chronic pain, left side weakness, reoccurring blood cloths, and fluid retention in left leg. R/s Mr. Burgess is living in his enclosed garage. R/s Mr. Burgess warms by a space heater and an electric blanket. R/s it was reported that the space heater is no longer working. R/s it was reported that Mr. Burgess hadn’t bathe in some time now, his pants were torn, and the garage is very dirty. R/s Mr. Burgess uses a bedside commode. R/s Mr. Burgess can only wash up, he doesn’t have a bathtub or shower. R/s Mr. Burgess are not supposed to drive due seizures. R/s

The reporting party (RP) stated there is a resident named Dale who is very difficult to engage. The RP stated Dale has "called him out" to fight. The RP stated he felt threatened by the resident and called the police. According to the RP the police told the administrator/owner Beverly Juniel to give the RP an eviction notice. The RP stated Dale steals personal property from residents and has defecated in the yard. According to the RP Dale does not want to be in the facility but does not control his money. The RP stated Dale's sister control his money and refuses to move him. Because Dale's sister does not buy him cigarettes he steals them from residents including the RP. The RP stated he walked away from his cigarettes and lighter for a few

The reporting party (RP) stated there are two residents who are not receiving their medications as prescribed by their physicians. According to the RP Marymay in apartment #120 has a medication that has not been ordered or filled by the pharmacy. The RP disclosed that Marymay has been hospitalized twice and her medication still has not been given which is reflected on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). The RP is concerned for Marymay's health and well-being due to her lack of medication. Subsequently there is another resident residing in apartment #111 named Gene Bryan (?) which dosage of thyroid medication was changed. However, the change was not made and the resident continued to receive the old dosage until the daughter called to

The reporting party (RP) stated resident Jennifer Carpenter has extreme mental illness. The RP stated the resident has examined by her physician who stated the resident needs a higher level of care. According to the RP the resident does not bath and her hair is matted to her head. The RP states the resident leaves the facility late at night without notification and is returned by the local police. The RP stated the resident gave her notice to vacate during a manic episode. According to the RP the resident stated she was being poisoned by the facility. When the RP asked the resident about the notice the resident did not remember giving notice. The RP stated the resident was given notice she need to vacate the facility by 8/21/15. The RP stated

She is currently attending every Thursday to Queens Consultation Center LL to address her mental situation. CM mentioned to the client she will need to see the onsite psychiatrist for an update psychiatric evaluation to identify the proper housing. Client reported she doesn’t want to see the onsite psychiatrist doctor and she prefer to bring a copy of the psychiatric and psychosocial evaluations from Queens Consultation Center LL. CM also mentioned to the client the shelter will like to contact Queens Consultation Center for update information concerning the type of services client is receiving, client attendance and medications. CM provided the client with HIPPA Form to Release information. Client refuses to sign the Release Form and stated “ I will bring you the

Brandon Bostian was a 32-year-old railroad engineer who was in control of a train on May 12, 2015, when his northbound train suddenly accelerated just before approaching on a curve by more than twice the speed limit. The train derailed, killing eight passengers and wounding more than 200. Four days after the accident took place, 17 travelers were proceeded to be hospitalized. However, Bostian was treated for his injuries and released from the hospital on the same night as the crash.

It had been nearly two years since Austin Walker had been appointed CEO of what once was Wholesome Family Television (WFT), and the bankrupt, destitute company’s turnaround under Mr. Walker’s direction was truly remarkable. Within a month of Walker's arrival the ten-year institutional programming channel had been renamed to Creative Unlimited Television, their slogan becoming “a CUT above the rest,” and half of the current programming had been cancelled. Shows that had been running for half a decade or more were unceremoniously trashed, and replaced at first with reruns from whatever syndication deals CUT could afford at the time. Really, without the reputation of Austin Walker, no bank on Earth would have given the flailing network the loan it needed to survive another year. Even then, half of the banks passed on the risky “opportunity.” Many of those bank Presidents and CEOs would be fired a