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Glenwood Resource Center fined after incident

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July 31st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

GLENWOOD, Iowa (AP) – The state Department of Human Services says a resident of the Glenwood Resource Center swallowed three batteries and had to be treated at a hospital. The agency on Thursday says it agreed to pay a $2,000 state fine because of the incident, which happened June 2 at the facility for people with intellectual disabilities. The resident was treated at a hospital before being released a few days later.

After the incident, the center notified the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals about the matter and submitted a self-correction plan. The agency on Thursday cited Glenwood for failing to provide required supervision as specified in the resident’s individual service plan.