Patient is presented to the ED by EMS after getting into an altercation with his mother. Patient threatened mother, and ran away from home. Police found the patient three hours later and was brought to the hospital. Patient has a history of mental health issues, aggression, and is currently on probation for making terroristic threats at his school.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: ADHD
ADHD is a psychiatric diagnosis characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly affect a person’s daily functioning, especially in academic and occupational settings.
PH-M8-352
Admission: 2/24/23
Presenting concern: PTSD, Depression, Anxiety
Ongoing case conferences weekly with Itasca have occurred. Itasca County holds guardianship.
Discharge Plan:> UPDATE 4/20/23:ADMISSION IS 4/24/23> ADMITTED SUCCESSFULLY TO NORTHWOOD on 4/24/23
Patient is medically ready for discharge; will discharge as soon as RTC/living arrangement is identified.
Interim plan:
-PHP while awaiting RTC (foster parents share they are not able to have patient back into their home at this time)
-Itasca County has submitted referral for SMRT; once approved, this will provide access to disability status/waivers and additional placement options
-MNCHOICE assessment (Referral made to Hennepin County on 04/04/2023)
-Continue CMHCM at CMHS/REACH
RTC:
-Northwest Passage (2-3 month waitlist for patient’s age group; guardian declined referral due to waitlist and out of state)
-Gerard Academy (Referral made, Declined for admission on 3/24)
-Northwoods 35-day assessment (Screening meeting completed on 4/12/23, pending acceptance/admission)
-Clinical submitted on 4/5 to treatment placement specialist at Acadia Healthcare for consideration of out-of-state referral options
MCR-M16-378
16 year old, county ward, who has been at Gerard Academy for 1.5 months and had escalating SI in the context of conflict with peers at Gerard and then ultimately learning that father’s parental rights were terminated. Long previous history of neglect and possible abuse, multiple family members with substance use disorders. At Gerard was leaving the facility and finding sharps to potentially harm himself with. Initially was recommended for inpatient psychiatric care, but declined by all facilities due to history of aggression or behavioral issues in those facilities previously. Eventually acute SI resolved while boarding in the ED, but as plans have been made to work on return to Gerard, he has repeatedly stated he does not want to go back there and will hurt himself or others if he does. His case manager reports that similar statements have arisen repeatedly in the past as placement facilties start to challenge him and seem to serve the function of avoiding difficult emotions. Currently trying to work with Gerard staff and case manager to help him safety plan for a return to Gerard.
PH-M14-47
Child admitted to ED in agitated state with foster parents. Has had history of trauma and abuse. School refusal and elopement from past treatment settings.