Camp given 10 days to explain compliance but failed to do so. Previous death occurred in 2014.
Individuals reported fear and shame from experiences at the camp.
Investigation revealed multiple violations including failure to protect clients, neglect, medication administration errors, communication with parents or guardians and incident reporting.
North Carolina camp Trails Carolina had license revoked by NCDHHS after a 12-year-old boy's death in February.
A nature-based therapy camp in North Carolina, Trails Carolina, has had its license officially revoked by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) due to non-compliance with mental health services licensing rules. The decision comes after a 12-year-old boy died at the camp in February. According to reports, staff described the child's condition as a panic attack around midnight, but the last check on him was reportedly at 6 a.m., and he was found dead at 7:45 a.m.
The NCDHHS investigation revealed multiple violations at Trails Carolina, including failure to protect clients from harm and neglecting them, violation of medication administration requirements, failure for clients to communicate with parents or guardians, and non-compliance with incident reporting requirements. The camp was given 10 days in March to provide a written statement explaining its compliance with the rules but failed to do so.
Despite providing a proposed plan to address violations in April, the decision to revoke the camp's license was upheld. Previous reports indicate that another death occurred at Trails Carolina in 2014 when a 17-year-old boy named Alec Lansing died after leaving and succumbing to hypothermia.
Several individuals who attended Trails Carolina from 2013 to 2022 have come forward with accounts of fear and shame resulting from their experiences at the camp. The Department of Health and Human Services has not provided detailed information on the violations found or the fine amount.
Trails Carolina, which is located in Transylvania County near Lake Toxaway, has 60 days to appeal the decision.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has permanently revoked the license of Trails Carolina camp located at 500 Winding Gap Road on Lake Toxaway.
A 12-year-old boy from New York died at the camp in February.
Staff described the child's condition as a panic attack around midnight.
The last check on the child was reportedly at 6 a.m., and he was found dead at 7:45 a.m.
Accuracy
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has permanently revoked the license of Trails Carolina camp.
Trails Carolina failed to comply with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 122C, Article 2 and N.C.G.S. § 122C, Article 3 in the operation of Trails Carolina.
NCDHHS gave Trails Carolina 60 days to file an appeal if they wish to do so.
Trails Carolina had an opportunity to prove compliance before the decision was made but did not do so.
State surveyors found deficiencies during a visit to the Transylvania County facility, including failure to provide services using the ‘least restrictive and most appropriate methods’, failing to protect clients from harm, neglecting clients, violation of medication administration requirements, failure for clients to communicate with parents or guardians and non-compliance with incident reporting requirements.
There is an ongoing lawsuit against the program from a former attendee who claims sexual assault and management failure to take action.
Accuracy
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services revoked Trails Carolina’s license due to violations of state regulations.
Trails Carolina failed to comply with the provisions of North Carolina General Statute (N.C.G.S.) § 122C, Article 2 and N.C.G.S. § 122C, Article 3 in the operation of Trails Carolina.
A 12-year-old boy died at the camp in February.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in its omission of the fact that the camp's license was revoked due to a death that occurred at the camp. The author also presents selective reporting by only mentioning two incidents of harm at the camp without providing context on its history or any positive aspects. Additionally, there is no disclosure of sources within the article.
The announcement on Friday means that the state decided to uphold the initial decision, as well as the penalties and suspension of admissions to the camp.
Trails Carolina faced license revocation following the death of a 12-year-old boy in February.
Camp was given 60 days to shut down operations but can file a petition to appeal the decision.
Cause of boy’s death identified as C.J.H., criminal investigation ongoing.
Despite providing proposed plan to address violations in April, license revocation upheld.
Previous death at camp occurred in 2014 when a 17-year-old boy named Alec Lansing died after leaving and succumbing to hypothermia.
Several individuals who attended camp from 2013 to 2022 have come forward with accounts of fear and shame resulting from experiences at the camp.
Department of Health and Human Services has not provided detailed information on violations or fine amount.
Accuracy
The cause of the boy's death was identified as C.J.H.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services gave Trails Carolina 60 days to shut down operations but can file a petition to appeal the decision.
Despite providing a proposed plan to address violations in April, license revocation was upheld.
