Kiddo came into ED on 3/11 after an altercation at home with parent over electronics. Parents are refusing to pick up. Mom has been working on CMH worker however current staff assigned explained they can not do anything currently as they have not met with parents yet and don’t have any paperwork signed, planned to meet next week Wednesday. Unclear if out of home placement would be supported even after that meeting. Mom is not agreeable to parent referred shelters as she wants longer term placement/residential.
Psychiatric Diagnosis: Autism Spectrum/PDD
Autism Spectrum/PDD encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors. Autism is considered a spectrum because it can vary in severity and presentation.
MHF-M14-5362
Kiddo was just boarding with us 1/30/25 – 2/18/25, and returned to our ED 3/9/25 after aggression in the hotel crisis setting and they are not allowing him to return. Has also boarded on our IP unit for extensive time in the end of 2024. There was a GH set up originally for 3/14 however they are having staffing shortages and so admit date was pushed back to an unknown time. CM is continuing to look for additional placement options.
CH-M15-5352
Patient presented via law enforcement after jumping in front of a vehicle in an attempt to end his life with additional thoughts to jump off of the bridge he was standing on until law enforcement intervened. Patient reports a 3 year history of auditory hallucinations that tell him to harm himself or others which occurs when he is alone or stressed. (hallucinations appear consistent with audible thoughts). This is his 4th inpatient hospitalization for suicide attempts and he has had multiple ER visits. While here, he attempted to assault a younger peer and was assaulted by a different patient. He was placed in the BICU where he has attempted to “snap” his neck on multiple occasions, head bangs, ingested hygiene supplies x1, and tied towel around his neck x1. Suicidal thoughts are perseverative when they occur and can be difficult to redirect.
MHF-F15-5270
Kiddo came to our ED on 2/11 from Rebound after altercation. Rebound initially stated they would not take pt back then, but we have not received confirmation if they are terminating. She had been there for 2 weeks, and prior to that was in JDC. Court determined she was incompetent for charges that led to JDC. County has temp custodianship but Mom still remains involved ongoing and makes decisions/signs. No waiver currently.
CH-F17-5216
Presents from home. Patient is known to our facility having previously boarded. Patient lives with aunt and uncle. There are issues with their relationship, and it has been increasingly difficult for aunt and uncle to manage, and they do not want patient to return home.
CH-M13-5196
Patient presented to the ER after an unprovoked stabbing of a sibling in the middle of the night requiring emergency surgery and then proceeded outside in the cold without weather appropriate clothing. Patient has chronic aggressive behaviors towards caretakers and other children.
CH-F11-5026
Pt presented from home, adopted parents, for aggressive behaviors. Third ER visit this month, unable to take pt back home due to frequency and intensity of behaviors as well as 4 other children in the home. Pt initially recommended IP hospitalization, however unable to find placement due to acuity, no beds, or declined due to IQ (56) and inability to participate in programming. Medications adjusted in ER. No violence since medication increase. Family/CADI worker have been looking for more support for several years and pt seems to fall through the cracks due to IQ and aggression.
PH-M15-4994
Psychiatric history of autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and ADHD, with no prior psychiatric hospitalizations, with no prior reported self-harm, with no prior reported suicide attempts, who presents to PrairieCare due to safety concerns after patient jumped out of his window to run away(he hurt his leg, and was found semi-hypothermic in water) due to anxiety about an upcoming court case regarding him lighting his house on fire with his family inside last month.
CH-F13-4941
Patient presents via law enforcement for increased aggression and outbursts, threatened to hurt self and staff with a knife, recently broke a staff members nose. Facility next door to group home is a day care and Pt threatened to slit the kids throats (has a history of aggression towards small children). She was seen by psychiatry who felt behaviors were chronic in nature and would not improve with inpatient hospitalization and return to group home was recommended. Each attempt and returning to her group home resulting in her assaulting staff and need for restraints and IM. Group home has since suspended services.
MHF-M13-5023
Kiddo came to our ED 12/23, came from North Memorial ED after incident with Grandma at home, brought to us from County Case Manager. Grandma has custody. Has history of physical aggression, primarily directed at family. Has been calm and cooperative in our ED. CM is currently exploring parent referred shelter programs but all thus far have denied due to age/behavior. OP therapist is recommending RTC for long term plan but needing interim plan as well, Grandma reports it’s not safe to return to her.