MHF-M14-4646

Kiddo came into ED on 9/24 from school for aggressive behavior, was in foster care who is not willing to take pt back. Under custody of the County. Has history of both residential txt (Northwoods 2x) and juvenile detention centers, and has a rule 20. Referral has been made to Prairie Lakes, waiting for response.

HCMCED-M11-4844

On 11/14/24 the patient’s foster parents brought him to HCMC APS after he was discharged from Children’s Hospital St Paul because of his aggressive behavior. When in APS the patient began hitting his foster mom and becoming increasingly agitated. Security had to assist in transporting the patient to an emergency department bed, where he was then put into restraints for his and others safety. He was given sedative medications, IM.
The patient has been in foster care since he was 7 years old. He was physically and emotionally abused by his biological mother. He has been hospitalized at Fariview inpatient pediatric psych for a year, where he was then transferred to a residential treatment center. He has been with his current foster parents since August 7th, 2024.

MHF-F15-4766

This kiddo came to our ED on 10/21 because she did not have any other placement. County currently has custody. She was previously at Niama House where she had physical aggression toward staff on 10/19. They brought her to the ED on 10/21 and discharged her from their program. She previously boarded in our ED from 4/25-6/20, also due to needing placement.

EHS-F16-4792

Patient is a 16-year-old girl with history of mental illness who was brought to the emergency department from port group home where she has been residing for about 5 days. Patient states that she was in juvenile detention immediately prior to going to the group home. Patient has been prescribed psychotropic medicines in the past, but is not currently using any medications. Recommendation from probation officer and county social worker is juvenile detention center or psychiatric inpatient hospitalization pending long term psych placement. However, LE states they can’t bring her to JDC as she has no charges that would make that appropriate at this time without order from probation. Pt has been aggressive, verbally and physically while in the ED. She has eloped on multiple occasions and has attempted to harm herself.

EH8D-M14-4364

This patient was brought to the hospital by police for aggression and dysregulation exhibited at the group home. He was charged with 5th degree assault after injuring staff members at his group home. His behavior has persisted despite medication adjustments and behavioral plans. He struggles in settings where there is too much sensory input and lack of structure. He has been destroying property and presenting with escalating aggressive, dangerous behaviors, homicidal threats and sexualized behaviors. Despite his impulsive behaviors and subsequent harm to staff members, he displays no remorse, though some question of whether he is able to adequately engage in reality testing possibly related to intellectual disability.
He is a ward of the state. He was placed in foster care at age 6 after suffering from neglect by his biological family. Their rights have been terminated.

CH-M15-4753

Pt presented after eloping from foster placement. Needing long term placement. Difficult placement with history of substance use, possible gang affiliation, elopement, substance use – THC, nicotine.

MHF-F14-4663

Kiddo came to our ED 9/25, brought in after being discharged from NW Passages, where she was for 3 months, due to elopement and being found by police. Aunt brought her to our ED. Has CMH through Anoka County who are working toward placement, concerns about SEY history and elopement.

MHF-F12-4640

Came to our ED 9/22 from home due to aggressive threats. Previously was IP with our hospital 9/3-9/12. Mom does not feel she can take kiddo home at this time. Is in process of obtaining Childrens Mental Health CM and CADI waiver, but has neither as of now (did request these to be expedited.) Mom is also working on referrals to Residentials (has private insurance) but has not been placed on any lists yet.

MHF-M7-4555

Came to the ED on 8/27 after behaviors at home of head banging and screaming. Mom has refused to pick pt up thus far, wanting medications prescribed before she is willing to do so. Our psychiatrist has been trying to work with Mom on potential medication changes, but there has not been an agreement thus far. CPS has opened a case and is investigating, and Nexus YCT intake was yesterday. Patient is primarily non-verbal. Mom is reporting he needs residential treatment, but there is no professional recommendation for that at this time and due to age and autism diagnosis, options would be very limited. Mom has connected with Chelida in WI. Pt has DD waiver with in-home services, as well as Washburn ready to come out at discharge.

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.