MHF-F15-5707

Youth came to our ED on 5/24/25 after physical altercation at Red River Valley placement, and they refuse to let her return. Has history of physical aggression and a rule 20. Has boarded with us multiple times prior- 12/5/23-12/29/23, 2/13/25-2/27/25, and 3/6/25-3/12/25. Looking both in and out of state for placements that might take her.

PH-F17-5685

17-year-old female with historic diagnoses of ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, borderline who presented to address suicidal and homicidal ideation. Patient has two prior hospitalizations with PrairieCare and completed Partial Hospitalization Programming. Patient has outpatient therapy, medication management, and children’s mental health case management.

AH-M15-5556

Impression of Crisis Behavior (precipitants): Patient presented to the ED due to agitation and SI. The identified precipitant for this crisis is a verbal and physical argument with his mother and her boyfriend at the home. Patient was released from the JDC to home on 4/5/25.
Vulnerabilities: adolescent, ASD, h/o trauma, recently released from JDC, parent-child conflict, inadequate outpatient supports
Behaviors / Symptoms to address in the ED: deferred
Methods to increase desirable behaviors in the ED: meet basic needs, set behavioral boundaries/limits,
Barriers to Discharge include: At this time, patient is NOT felt to meet criteria for inpatient hospitalization. There are no new acute safety needs that warrant admission. His mental health concerns are chronic and environmental.

Mom is refusing to take him home, JDC won’t take him back as there are no new charges and he has no place to go. CPS is investigating allegations of abuse by parents and child but are not seeking placement. Mom does not consent to use of a shelter or Nexus YCT.

MHF-F11-5677

Youth came to our ED 5/18 after physical altercation at home with adoptive mom and family. Has been expelled from school due to aggression also. Adoptive Mom reports no therapy or mental health services, besides medication management, in last 5 years, and has never had out of home placement. Referral was made for a DA and for CMH CM. Parent referred shelters that accept pt age declined. CPS is inquiring about other family to care for pt. Currently no County CMs that can authorize OOHP.

MHF-F13-5650

Youth came into our ED on 5/12 after child/parent conflict at home with adoptive parents. Parents are not wanting her to return home. Kiddo has boarded with us before, 3/4/25-3/14/25. Just opened to CADI, and has CMH CM. Last DA was level 3 CASII, OP therapist is reportedly working on updating the DA.

HCMCH-F13-5634

13-year-old female with a history of autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

On 4/23/25 according to EMS, the patient had an argument with her mother around 5:00 PM today and subsequently left the home abruptly.
This is her second time boarding in APS; she was admitted two weeks ago and remained for two weeks while in-home services were being arranged. She was discharged but returned due to elopement and aggressive behavior toward her mother.

During her previous admission, she was referred to CABHH but placed on the waiting list. She has also been referred to Beacon for respite care and has been on the waiting list at Grafton for over a year.

MHF-F14-5621

Youth came into our ED on 5/6 from the Bridge for Youth shelter. Shelter refusing to take her back. She has boarded with us before for a short time last June. Currently has CADI and CMH, both through contracted agencies. Unable to access County screening team due to contracted CM, so MH GH and residential are not options currently. MCCP referral is in, also have referral to CABHHS and Grafton- awaiting approval from Arkansas Foundation and for acceptance at the program.

MHF-M12-5618

Youth came into our ED on 5/6 from the Bridge for Youth after an altercation there. They will not allow him to return. He currently has a CMH Case Manager through Fernbrook with Goodhue Co. They last screening him for in home care/services but Mom is refusing to have him go home. Looking at shelters, group homes and residential. Also has CADI, so crisis respite and CRS would be options as well. Denied by North Homes.

PH-F15-5562

Patient is a 15-year-old female, currently at PrairieCare Inpatient Hospital.
Recommendation is for level 6 PRTF.
Patient has had five previous inpatient hospitalizations through Abbott Northwestern and PrairieCare since April of 2022. Patient has had two admissions to PrairieCare partial hospitalization programming, and one admission to Anthony Louis Center RTC.

Establish PRTF:
-Nexus East Bethel (CMHCM sent referral, PC also sent a referral, declined for admission 04/16 due to believing PT needs a higher level of care- CABHH)
-Northwoods (Not a viable option due to insurance and 2 year waitlist)
-Grafton (Not a viable option due to patient not meeting admission criteria)
-Leo Hoffmann Center (Not a viable option due to patient not meeting admission criteria- only accept biological males)

MFIUP-F13-5535

Pt presented to the FV Riverside ED on 3/17/25 from school for agitation and aggression in the context of being questioned by school security about misusing her medications (which was reported to school by her guardian). She has remained in the ED boarding awaiting placement at a residential facility as guardian/aunt has not felt safe to have her return home. In the ED, she has had multiple behavioral codes, has been aggressive to staff, and has self injured. Given her out of control behaviors and the ED’s inability to manage her, she was admitted to UMMC unit 7ITC on 4/11/25 as a boarder while she awaits placement. Significant symptoms on the initial presentation include irritability, aggression, out of control behaviors, impulsivity, and SIB. Was previously admitted to Nexus-East Bethel but assaulted staff so unable to return.

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