MHF-F12-655

Patient presented after RTC in Nevada abruptly closed that patient was residing at; patient was flown home to MN and brought directly to the ED due to lack of placement following RTC closing. Patient is under guardianship of Otter Tail county. History of aggressive behaviors in community and placements however has been calm throughout ED stay.

MHF-F14-674

Patient presented to the ED from PHP for making homicidal threats towards foster mother and other children in the home, during a family meeting. Foster mother doesn’t feel safe bringing the patient home.

C8SM8SP-F14-885

Patient has previous mental health history and does not want to return home to live with her parents. Patient makes efforts to elope from their care and will escalate her behaviors to ensure she does not return home. Patient has grabbed the steering wheel from mom in an effort elope from the car.

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

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