Patient presents to the ED via EMS after his group home called 911 due to patient’s aggression. Patient reports that he threw a stool at staff when they asked him to go to bed. Group home to determine whether they will take him back.
Patient has a previous mental health diagnosis of Mood Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Nocturnal Enuresis, Anxiety, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Medical records indicate patient presented with similar behaviors to the ED, including defiance, a history of emotional and behavioral dysregulation, and acting out towards staff.
This is patient’s 6th visit in the ED in 2023 for behavioral and/or mental health.
Risk Factor: Aggression (chronic/ongoing)
This term describes a pattern of repeated and persistent aggressive behaviors, such as chronic physical or verbal aggression.
MHF-F13-5331
Kiddo was brought to our ED 3/4 by Mom. Had discharged from our ED hours prior, but returned after another altercation at home regarding pts phone. Mom is trying to get a DA from ongoing therapist, reports one was completed, to get CMH CM. Does not have any ongoing County CMs at this time. Our team tried to make parent-referral shelter referrals however Mom reports she is unwilling to agree to the terms of those programs, which include that Mom will need to pick up if pt becomes dysregulated. No waiver or CMH worker involved to approve any alternative placements at this time. CPS just opened today 3/5. Care Conference taking place 3/6 to gather further information.
MCR-F12-5376
Adopted at age 8 from private agency (so ineligible for MA). Comes in with Homicidal ideation and threats to kill sister and burn down house. Family not willing to bring her home for safety. Have tried many services but terminated them about 2 years ago and now are trying to re-engage. No approval for placement at this time.
MCR-F8-5371
This 8 year old has been in two foster homes (skilled) that have been unable to keep her safe; no other foster homes available. Getting updated DA today. Has a YBH worker since 2022, in-home family therapy with family, in-home CTSS skills, individual therapy, medication management, partial hospitalization at PrairieCare Feb 2023 and March 2024, hospitalization Jan 2023; Level 3 at school.
Complex trauma (sex abuse, poor attachment, placement / moves); ongoing CPS case with pending charges. Parenting assessment indicates to cease parenting time
MHF-M14-5362
Kiddo was just boarding with us 1/30/25 – 2/18/25, and returned to our ED 3/9/25 after aggression in the hotel crisis setting and they are not allowing him to return. Has also boarded on our IP unit for extensive time in the end of 2024. There was a GH set up originally for 3/14 however they are having staffing shortages and so admit date was pushed back to an unknown time. CM is continuing to look for additional placement options.
MHF-F17-5334
Kiddo came to our ED 3/4 from Aspen House, where she has been discharged from after an altercation there involving verbal and physical aggression. She has boarded with us multiple times in the past, 2/21/25-2/25/25, 1/3/25-1/10/25, and 1/19/24 – 2/2/24. She is just a few weeks from turning 18. PRTFs were being explored, but so far denied. Just had MNchoices yesterday 3/4 to re-start waiver, looking into waiver CRS placement. Previously was at NW Passages. Has had Nexus YCT involvement ongoing, since our team made the referral in January.
AH-M15-5325
Patient arrived from home. Increased aggression over two weeks. Aggressive behavior not provoked or isolated to home (Home, school, hospital). Parents no longer feeling they can manage his cares at home and would like him in a long-term placement option. Patient is in an Emergency Department with no immediate discharge alternative.
CH-F13-5302
Patient presents from PRTF where she had been for 1 year and was discharged due to worsening behavioral concerns of aggression and self harm. Unable to return home and PRTF is unwilling to take back. Patient had several recent medication adjustments without improvement.
MHF-F13-5276
Kiddo came to our ED on 2/13/25 from a foster home. Foster parents are refusing to take back at this time. Has boarded in our ED in the past, 2/13/24-3/27/24. County has since taken over custodianship. Pt also has tribal involvement and has CADI waiver. Was previously in residential for a year and that is not the recommendation at this time, primarily searching for waiver paid placements. Not wanting to pursue hotel crisis. Nexus YCT has intake scheduled for their placement coordination.
MHF-F15-5270
Kiddo came to our ED on 2/11 from Rebound after altercation. Rebound initially stated they would not take pt back then, but we have not received confirmation if they are terminating. She had been there for 2 weeks, and prior to that was in JDC. Court determined she was incompetent for charges that led to JDC. County has temp custodianship but Mom still remains involved ongoing and makes decisions/signs. No waiver currently.