MHF-F17-4510

Came to ED after altercation with mother. Ongoing family conflict between Mother and Daughter. CPS has just began getting involved on case. Currently mother is telling our team we must admit to IP and has not been willing to sign any ROIs to proceed with anything as of yet. Unable to proceed with any placements, waiting for further direction from CPS.

HCMCH-F16-4505

A 16-year-old female presented to the ED after being away from her group home placement for about 2 weeks. She is a ward of the state and is currently boarding in the ED due to her complex social and mental health history, increased risk of elopement, and the care team’s challenges in developing a safe discharge plan. Referrals are pending.

MHF-M13-4494

Pt came to our ED on 8/9 from parents home after an altercation. Parents are refusing to pick pt up. They report pt is involved in some gang activity and verbal and physical aggression toward them at home. Has been to 3 residential programs, and multiple placements Northwoods, Gerard and Bar None. He continues to exhibit behaviors in all settings. County does not feel another residential would be beneficial as the last 3 haven’t improved behaviors. Therapist is currently working on IQ testing but unsure if that can be completed in the hospital. Team is looking at starting MNchoices process to get waiver options.

PH-M14-4088

Recommendation is for level 5 RTC – patient is currently inpatient.
14-year-old Male from ED. Patient got in a fight with their father and ran away from home. Patient has had several other inpatient hospitalizations and has completed a partial hospitalization program with PrairieCare. In alignment with CMHCM, seeking RTC level of care. At this time parents do not feel they can have the child return home. Referrals have been sent to Gerard Academy and Nexus Mille Lacs.
Patient insured by UCARE MA PMAP.
Pt has the following outpatient supports:
Individual Therapy
Psychiatry
PCP
CMHCM

MHF-F16-4455

Kiddo came to GICH ED on 7/31 from Little Sand GH after an altercation there. Pt had verbally and physically aggressed toward peer and staff, and had self harm/head banging. According to the team this was her first incident of physical aggression, she has not been violent in the past. Does have history of self harm and verbal aggression. Little Sand is recommending a higher level of care. Team would like PRTF placement and have made referral to Nexus East Bethel. Exploring VOA Bar None for interim plan, has not been accepted anywhere yet.

CH-M11-4450

Patient presented to the ER via law enforcement for homicidal ideation towards his foster family (maternal aunt) and biological brother and had threatened them with a knife. Was removed from his biological home in June due to neglect, abuse, domestic abuse, substance use in the home. Patient with dissociative episodes and resorting back to small child like behaviors.

PH-F16-4123

Recommendation is for level 6 RTC/PRTF – patient is currently inpatient.
16-year-old Female from RTC level 5. Patient admitted to inpatient after struggling with self-regulation shortly after arriving to RTC. Patient has had several other inpatient hospitalizations and has admitted to RTC twice, discharging both times to inpatient. In alignment with CMHCM, seeking RTC level of care. At this time pt is under temporary guardianship of the county. Referrals have been sent to Nexus East Bethel, Bar None Haven, and PrairieCare.
Patient insured by Medicaid.
Pt has the following outpatient supports:
County guardian/CPS worker
CMHCM
Guardian ad Litem

MHF-F13-4407

Patient came to ED on 7/19 from Nexus East Bethel PRTF after swallowing a foreign object. Was in our inpatient unit from 7/15-7/19 and discharged for only hours before returning. Reports that repeat behavior was pt seeking to be removed from program. Nexus PRTF is not accepting pt back at this time and Mom is unable to have pt return home. Sending referral to Nexus YCT to assist with placement.

MHF-F12-4412

Patient came to our ED on 7/22 after an altercation with mother and mother is refusing to pick pt up. Was previously in ED on 7/12 for same reason. Was reportedly discharged from Nexus East Bethel 7/12. Has been denied by Northwoods, Gerard. Was somewhat successful in the past with day treatment, CM is exploring day treatment options.

CH-M11-4380

Patient endorses homicidal ideation towards his sibling. Increasing behaviors at home. PHP (Clara’s House) attempted and will be discharged with recommendation of high level of care (residential). Patient has significant trauma after extensive physical abuse from biological mother and likely operates at a much younger age. Patient was removed from his mother’s custody by Ramsey County CPS in May 2024. Aunt is foster care provider.

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