Daycare Injury

When Daniel was eight months old he was taken to A&E with a laceration above his left eye. His mother explained this by claiming she had been changing his nappy on her lap when he had rolled off and hit his head. No concerns were raised about the incident although the health visitor had been advised.

Yes, Tavion’s mother’s statement of concern about the suspicion of abuse should warrant a valid reason to lunch investigation in the child injury. Moreover, the emergency department staff had suspicion about the Tavion’s injury due to the fact injury is not consistence with an injury sustained in park playground. Hospitals are mandate by law to report any suspicion of child abuse; the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act enacted in 1974 was designed to encourage the reporting of child abuse cases, and prevention. In addition, most states have enacted laws to further protect abuse children, and most states protect the individual required to report cases of suspected child abuse; the following individual are eligible to report suspected cases of abuse include healthcare administrators, physicians, interns, registered nurse, chiropractors, social service workers, psychologists, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, podiatrists, mental health professionals, and volunteer in healthcare facilities (Pozgar, 2014).

This case was last before the court on 1/4/2017 for a report to the court. The hearing was rescheduled until 2/6/2017, as all the attorneys were not present. At that time, temporary custody of Issac Johnson remained with the Department. The case was continued until 2/6/2017 for a status report.

Pediatricians must recognize and respond to pediatric abusive head trauma, no matter how subtle the signs may be, in order to prevent further neurological injury. The appropriate reports must be made to child welfare services and law enforcement in order to make arrangements for the future safety of the child and deal with the legal ramifications of the abuser.

CCIB LPA Perryman-French received a call from a parent who was trying out this day care. She brought her one year old child to the program and then snuck around the corner to watch how the child adjusted. (Her child hung on to the gate for a few minutes and then wandered into the classroom. Caller then watch a Ms. Veronica grab a toy (or something) out of a little boy's hand (under two years old) and say "Give me that." Her grab was forceful enough and her tone loud enough that caller immediately reacted. Caller walked away for maybe a half hour, then could not handle the bad feeling she had. She returned and found her child had red swollen eyes and snot on the face, was clearly upset, but the teacher did not comforting, instead, just told

IRTC spoke with assigned CPS, Myra Townes, voiced that a joint response occurred at the case address with NYCACS and NYPD. CPS stated that Detective Gomes was present with two additional police officers. CPS indicated that the subject child was observe with the injury; the alleged subject explanation for the injury was that the child ran towards her direction while she was cooking food in the kitchen and the grease from the pot burned her face. CPS stated that the alleged subject mentioned that she placed the child in another room to watch television while drinking juice and did not expect the child to enter the kitchen. CPS said due to the severity of the observed injury, Detective Gomes contact his captain for directives regarding this matter.

IRTC reviewed documentation entered in Connections by ECS IRTC, Heather Lewis, which stated, CPSSII/586 stated a visit was made to the hospital, child was discharged to parent with a follow up for tomorrow. As per medical staff child had no visible injuries.” ECS CPS, Shantae Dukes, documented on 6/10/17 that that home visit was made and, “No physical injuries were observed.”

PER REPORTER: Charlie said today five year old Makiyah was brought into the emergency room in Chicago, IL by her mother. He said the child was brought in due to the child disclosing to her mother that while she was in Mississippi in the care of her grandmother (Felicia) she was abusing her. Charlie said he was told that Makiyah has been in Chicago, IL with her mother for a week now due to the child’s aunt dropping her off with her mother. Charlie said to his understanding the child was randomly dropped off with her mother by her aunt due to Felicia no longer being able to care for the child. Charlie said the child’s mother told him that Makiyah was staying with Felicia in Mississippi until she got everything together for the child to be able to come and live with her. However, he said according to the child’s mother the child will be staying with her and will not be going back to stay with her grandmother.

11:00am- IRTC spoke with assigned CPS, Christina Davis, who reported that she observed the subject child and no visible injuries were present. CPS expressed that she reviewed a doctor’s notes the subject child’s mother had which states that the child was medically assessed and diagnosed with “pink eye.” Based on the above documentation, this case does not meet the criteria for an IRTC.

CCIB received a SOC 341 via email stating that facility staff reported to RP, patient Effie had no injury as of 0400 hours (4 AM). RP reported Effie was found after fall with urine soaked clothes and large bruising. In addition, the report states that Effie also had dried blood/scars in the head and a large bruise on left elbow all which were not from 10 min prior. RP reported that staff from the home stated that Effie fell on 5/2/2017 and that they called the paramedics (no detail). RP reported that Effie disclosed to RP in private that she fell the day before (5/1/2017). RP reported that Effie was taken to Kiser in Santa Rosa to receive medical attention on 5/2/2017.

On 10/16/2015 I spoke with Nelda Shavers the director who stated she became aware of the incident when Brittany Shavers had came in the office around 9:30 am and stated Kaylee P. was having a seizure on the playground. Ms. Shavers stated Brittany grabbed the phone and called 911 while she went to tend to Kaylee on the playground. Ms. Shavers stated she rolled Kaylee over on her side. Ms. Shavers stated there was another class on the playground adjucte to the playground that Kaylee and her class was on. Once Brittany had called 911 she gave the phone to Ms. Shavers who continued to stay on with 911 while Brittany and D'Andrea Franklin took the children on both playgrounds inside. Ms. Shavers stated Kaylee's teacher Shana Myers had went in to

CCIB received a complaint via phone call from RP stating on May 16, 2017, she went to the day care to drop off daughter Cali and some court documents. Per RP, while she was at the daycare she asked teacher Stacey Murray (Cali’s teacher) about the bruises on Cali’s legs and scrapes on her right arm that she observed on May 5, 2017. RP reported that she asked Ms. Murray about the bruises and scrapes, RP stated that Ms. Murray said “Cali tripped on the playground a few days ago” (prior to May 16, 2017). RP did state on May 5, 2017, she did ask Cali what happened and she said “Cali got owie at school”. RP stated on June 2, 2017 when she picked up Cali from daycare Cali’s dad Gabriel Mereno gave RP some incident reports (attached)that she never

Quisaris Prensa requested S/O Ortiz to call EMS because her son has heart problems and child hasn’t eaten food in four days vomiting and a high fever. S/O asked client what hospital she wants to be taken, she stated Montefiore hospital. FDNY Ambulance arrived to the facility at 11:13 a.m. EMT that corresponded to the call was Soto # 5784 Truck # 240 EMT exit the facility with the client to the hospital. Cm will follow up client when she comes back to from the hospital with her son Elvis.

9:30am- IRTC received a call from P.O. Laboy stating that he spoke with the subject child’s mother and she is willing to transport the subject child to the Brooklyn CAC for 11:00am today.

The reporter stated Ms. Allen was given a medical examination referral to the Children Safe Center; the referral was for Denisha to see an examiner on 06/01/16. The reporter stated Ms. Allen missed the appointment and a second appointment was made for 06/15/16. Ms. McCallup stated she' received information on 06/15/16, that the child was a no show. According to the reporter, Ms. Allen has transportation. The reporter state Pike County office is familiar with the child and her case. The reporter also added that the child has been diagnosed with 5P- syndrome, but it's unknown if she's been prescribed any medication.