Were You Abused at Prairie St. Johns?
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Fargo, North Dakota • Operated by Universal Health Services
5
Documented Incidents
2
Lawsuits Filed
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What Happened at Prairie St. Johns
Prairie St. John's, a residential treatment facility in Fargo, North Dakota, has faced multiple documented safety violations and abuse allegations spanning several years. The facility has been subject to various incidents including a male patient assault, allegations of rights violations and patient harassment, and safety violations identified through database investigations as recently as 2019. One notable legal case, S.R. v. Prairie St. John's, involved allegations of involuntary medication treatment, highlighting concerns about patient consent and medical autonomy within the facility. The documented incidents reveal a pattern of safety and rights concerns at Prairie St. John's, with at least five total incidents on record and two lawsuits filed against the facility. The facility was also included in a state settlement agreement that involved multiple treatment facilities, suggesting systemic issues within the broader network of care providers. While no monetary settlements have been publicly documented, the recurring nature of these incidents across multiple years indicates ongoing challenges with patient safety, staff conduct, and adherence to treatment standards at the facility. If you or a loved one experienced abuse, neglect, or violations of your rights while receiving treatment at Prairie St. John's in Fargo, ND, you may want to consult with an attorney who specializes in healthcare facility abuse cases to understand your legal options and rights.
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Facility Type
- private residential treatment
- Status
- active
Documented Incidents & Lawsuits
The following have been documented through news reports, court filings, and official investigations.
Male patient assault incident
A male patient was assaulted at Prairie St. John's, with the incident being investigated by the Sexual Assault Unit. The case was assigned to detectives for investigation.
Source: Facebook →Rights violations and patient harassment allegations
Multiple social media posts allege rights violations, staff harassment, and inappropriate administration of B52 injections to patients. Patients report unsafe conditions and mistreatment by staff.
Source: Facebook →Involuntary medication treatment case - S.R. v. Prairie St. John's
Patient S.R. appealed a district court order that granted Prairie St. John's Hospital's request to involuntarily treat the patient with prescription medication. The case involved forced medication against the patient's will.
Source: FindLaw →State settlement agreement involving multiple facilities
Prairie St. John's was named in a state settlement agreement involving antitrust violations and other claims. The facility was listed among multiple behavioral health facilities in the settlement.
Source: Florida Attorney General →Safety violations identified in database investigation
Prairie St. John's was identified in a Wall Street Journal database investigation of psychiatric hospitals with safety violations. The investigation found hospitals with patient assault issues still receiving accreditation.
Source: Mad in America →Your Legal Rights in North Dakota
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