Brought to the ER via mom for assessment of suicidal ideation following an argument with guardians resulting in behavioral dysregulation and hitting their head into the wall and sitting on the driveway in inappropriate weather wear. Patient has a long history of psychiatric services and continues to struggle with emotional dysregulation. Parents requesting residential level of care.
Recommended Service: PRTF
PRTF facilities provide intensive psychiatric care in a residential setting for individuals, often children and adolescents, with severe mental health issues.
MHF-F17-5090
Kiddo came to our ED from NW Passages in WI on 1/3. She can not return to NW Passages as she has told them she refuses to return there. She had made threats to peers and family while there and was showing increased aggression. She was only going to remain there until turning 18 this spring and then the team did not know where she was going to go next. Currently they are looking at shelters, PRTFs, and anywhere that may accept her. (We have not had a team meeting yet to get full details) There is an intake meeting with Nexus YCT today at 1pm to get their assistance with placement.
AH-M12-5056
Patient sent to Cambridge medical center ED due to aggression and numerous ED visits from Bar None. Bar None discharging the patient.
MHF-M13-4917
Youth came to our ED 11/30 after an altercation in the car with adoptive parents and suicidal threats. Has been to Northwoods PRTF for year and Leo Hoffman PRTF for 6 months, which were not successful. Had been in the community for a couple of months before coming back to ED. Team is exploring possibility of return to Northwoods. Previously had a waiver through Morrison County but current dispute between Counties about where Case Management for that waiver will be- Hennepin County is digging into this, and plan to explore waiver placements once sorted.
PH-F12-5010
12 year old, history of trauma with subsequent depression and anxiety ADHD and anxiety. Multiple treatment interventions at PHP. Patient reports that depression has been worsening over the last several months and has becoming more difficult to manage. Patient reports ongoing suicidal ideation and difficulty thinking about anything in the future that would be of benefit. Patient reports ongoing mood disorder low mood low energy reports difficulty with school reports anxiety.
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PH-F15-5000
Previously diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD . Numerous admissions to psychiatric hospitals and Emergency Departments because of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and self-injury. History of CPS, county mental health case managers and crisis services. Plan to jump off a bridge. Self injury has included cutting, scratching, burning and head banging.
MHF-M13-4922
Pt is adopted, Pts parents signed a voluntary out of home agreement with Rice County, Pt has not been home in approximately 3yrs. Numerous failed placements due to aggression. There has been zero movement in regard to placement options. Patient is very aggressive and has been so on the psychiatric unit. Pt presents with all the symptoms of RAD
MHF-F16-4834
Kiddo came to us on 11/7 from East Bethel PRTF. East Bethel has discharged reporting they are unable to meet his needs based on his ongoing SI and behaviors. They are completing a referral to CABHH. Has a long history of SI. There is currently no County involvement. Aunt is working on setting up CMH services, but County has reported they don’t have any placement options. Our team will be requesting County look at approval for out of state options once they are open due to limited options in MN for this level of care.
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.
PH-F8-4701
Recommendation is for QRTP or PRTF – either could potentially meet the needs of this patient and limited treatment centers available due to patient’s age. Patient is currently in psychiatric inpatient hospitalization.
Patient is an 8-year-old female. Patient presented to inpatient from the ED due to increase in unsafe and risk-taking behaviors. This is her fourth inpatient hospitalization; one in 2022 and three in 2024. Patient has attended day treatment twice and participated in outpatient psychotherapy and medication management.
Discharge Plan:
PRTF/QRTP: (county funding approved for QRTP)
– Grafton (declined due to not meeting criteria)
– Northwood (referrals submitted 9/9, on waitlist 9/23 – awaiting update on admission timelines)
– Gerard (unable to accept due to age)
– Avanti (unable to accept due to age)
– Bar None Haven (unable to accept due to age)
– North Homes (unable to accept due to age)
– Heartland Girls Ranch (unable to accept due to age
Continue with following outside providers:
– Therapy/Therapist: Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
– Primary Care Provider: Sanford Health
– Medication Management: Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
– Case Management: Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals
– Occupational Therapy: Beyond Boundaries Therapy and Wellness