MCHSRW-M12-5457

Patients mother shared that the patient has an extensive treatment history, but has continued to struggle with challenging behaviors and emotion dysregulation. Mom described that “over the last few days he’s just been a terror, despite our best efforts. He freaks out when we try to redirect him. Mom reported that the patient has “aggressive towards people, getting physical and violent, he’s been assaulting his younger brothers.” Mom described that on the day of admission the patient had been going into his brother’s bedroom “trying to annoy them,” and hitting them. Mom called her husband, the patient’s step-father, who is currently out of state for work. The patient’s step-father spoke to the patient over the phone and told him that he needs to change his behavior and reminded him that he has been through so many different programs and should be able to “put on the breaks” with his behavior. The patient began talking back and got confrontational with his step-father, asking “what are you going to do about it?” The patient’s step-father indicated that their would be consequences when he returned and urged the patient not to put his job at-risk by making him return home early to deal with his behaviors. The patient challenged his step-father further making statements such as “fuck you, why don’t you say that to my face?” and “bet, come home then and see what happens.” The patient further stated “I’ll shoot you in the fucking face, right through the eyes.” Mom reported that their is a gun in the home, however it is locked in a gun safe and the patient does not have access to this. Mom then asked the patient where he would get a gun from and the patient indicated that his friends at school have guns. Mom expressed “this has escalated so far beyond me. We are walking on eggshells from the time he gets home from school until he goes back the next day.” Mom reported that she did not feel safe bringing the patient back home. She reported that she had attempted to press charges on the patient today, however police had declined and brought him to the emergency department instead. The patient is uninsured, county is working on his application, but he does not have a county social worker. Has a contracted mental health case manager through Fernbrook.

NMH8R0MGH-M13-4848

Patient was placed in residential treatment for one year in 2022-2023 from the ER. Grandmother/legal guardian does not feel safe with patient in her home as he has been physically aggressive with her, she is declining to pick him up from the ER and wants out of home placement. Per Grandma, he was successful in the home following residential treatment, however, this year his aggression has become worse. Community case manager has been unsuccessful in securing placement.

PH-M14-4228

Recommendation is level 5 QRTP, patient is currently inpatient.
Patient is a 14 y/o male w/ hx of depression, anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorder, ptsd , FSIQ 77, currently presenting due to ongoing mood/behavioral dysregulation resulting in hospitalization after aggression w/ mother and boyfriend. Biologically, there is a genetic predisposition for depression, anxiety, substance use. Patient w/ a long hx of impulsive/aggressive behaviors (runs away frequently, physically/verbally aggressive w/ authority figures, ect). Patient is a poor historian per outpatient psychiatrist and parents which impacts ability to know how he is actually doing. At this time, outpatient psychiatrist recommended RTC, and patient is on the wait list.

Patient has previously engaged in PHP, IT, CMHCM, and Intensive outpatient services

RTC
– Northwoods (referral submitted by CMHCM, year long waitlist 6/27)
– Gerard (referral submitted by CMHCM, under review 6/27)

PRTF
– Grafton (referral submitted 6.26)

RMC-F16-4041

16 year old female who was brought in by EMS in 4-point restraints after being restrained by PD trying to enter river to “drown herself”. Patient argued with her mother just before she threatened to “drown herself in the river;” destruction of house/property per mother’s report. Patient admits to past similar behaviors and has multiple MH hospitalizations on record.

RMC-M15-3979

Suspended (5/17) for bringing a knife to school. Went to school on 5/20 with uncle to search locker (items were missing from home-guns, knives, etc.). Pt became agitated and began banging his head on the wall. He also punched his uncle.

PH-F14-3891

Update 5/23/24: Patient accepted to Heartland Girls Ranch with scheduled admission Wednesday 5/29 – county funding was approved.

Patient presents to inpatient from the ED due to an increase in SI. This is her third psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. She has done PHP twice and engaged in outpatient mental health services.

Discharge Plans –
RTC: (JST funding meeting on 5/17)
-Avanti Center for Girls (referral under review)
-Nexus Gerard (referral under secondary review)
-North Homes (pt is on waitlist – 4-6 weeks out)
-Village Ranch- Annandale (pt is on waitlist – end of June)
-Heartland Girls Ranch (referral under review)

Continue with established outpatient providers:
– Therapist: Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin
– Family Therapist: Albert Lea
– Medication Management: Mayo Clinic Austin
– Case Management: Freeborn County
– Occupational Therapist: Mayo Clinic Rochester

HCMCH-F14-3794

Update 5/15: Referral madeEmbark (out of state PRTF) and other 2 PRTF out-of-state referrals, as well as Bar None Haven.
The patient is 14 y/o female with a PMH dx to include DMDD,, ADHD, PTSD, and FASD. The patient has presented to ED for SI, attempts elopement and aggression. The patient has significant hx of MH IP hospital admissions. She was recently d/c Dungarvan after 2.5 years.

Hx of sexual abuse and neglect. She ward of the state. Her extensive trauma history and attachment issues, which hinder her ability to form relationships.

PH-F16-3692

Update 5/09/24: Patient discharged from inpatient to home with outpatient supports in place while awaiting admission to RTC. Admission to Avanti RTC tentative 6/4/24

Update 5/08/24: Patient is accepted to Avanti Center for Girls RTC. Tentative admission date is 6/04/24.
Update 5/01/24: Patient is accepted to Avanti Center for Girls RTC. Estimated opening early-mid May. County funding approved for placement.
Update 4/24/24: Patient is accepted to Avanti Center for Girls RTC. Estimated opening early-mid May.

Patient is a 16-year-old female who presented to inpatient from ED due to increase in SI and suicide attempt. She has had 6+ psychiatric inpatient hospitalizations. She has had two residential 35/45-day evaluations as well as a history of participating in outpatient mental health services.

Discharge Plans:
RTC:
-Gerard (Referral sent & received, wait list out until September or later)
-North Homes (declined due to previous programming experience)
-Avanti Center for Girls (Accepted, opening early-mid May)

CMHCM: Carlton County

HCMCECC-F16-3230

**For follow up please contact Stacy Stickney-Ferguson, HCMC pediatric social worker at 612-873-2259 or email stacy.stickneyferguson@hcmed.org

Brought in my EMS after being kicked out of the Bridge for Youth shelter- tripped over 4-foot fence and broke right ankle while eloping. Has been staying with friends. Grandmother is guardian and lives in North Carolina. Returned to MN in Foster Care in December of 2023. Has a case manager through Brown County, Denise Kamm (507-276-3411). Denise reports patient has run away from multiple group homes, foster homes, and shelters. Denise the CM saying she has exhausted resources, places, and shelters for this patient. Denise says trying to find a shelter but likely not going to be able.

Currently in the HCMC Emergency Department but is pending admission up to our pediatric floor for boarding until placement can be determined. Please see above contact information for follow up. Has a broken ankle that is splinted and in a stirrup brace, she will have crutches on discharge. No pertinent medical history noted. High elopement risk.

PH-F15-2886

Update 2/15/24: DC 2/18 to Gerard on 2/19
Discharge Plan: *Insurance is UCARE MN PMAP * County funding approved 1/30/24*

Residential Treatment – Referrals have been sent to the following facilities- pt is accepted at two- waiting county funding and then admission.
-Avanti (Referral submitted 10/26, DECLINED)
-Gerard Academy (Referral submitted 10/26; Accepted, estimated admission around 2/11)
-North Homes (ACCEPTED; openings in March/April)
-PrairieCare Residential could consider pt in interim should county approve funding

PRTF – Referrals to be sent to the following facilities:
-Grafton (Referral submitted 10/23; pt does not meet exclusionary criteria)
-Nexus East Bethel (Referral sent; only accepting pt’s with MA insurance at this time; will refer once County confirms MA insurance)

Outpatient Services:
Establish CMHCM through Ramsey County (Referral submitted 10/23; intake worker confirmed on 1/10 that a long term worker would be assigned next day, now assigned to Clues- they are completing a full intake for CMHCM now, and working on setting up JST meeting with Ramsey County)

Continue existing outpatient services:
-Therapy/Therapist: Minnesota Mental Health Clinic in Woodbury
-Prescriber/Medication Management: Nystrom & Associates
-MCRC Runaway Intervention Program at Children’s
-PO Ari Tresselt Ramsey County
-Disability Services intake worker: Ramsey County

Case Description
15-year-old female with a history of depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, as well as some behavioral concerns. Pt has had three hospitalizations in the past year, has done PHP, JDC, outpatient.

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