MCR-M9-5609

He has been in foster care since he was removed from home in 10/2022 due to physical abuse. He was in foster care with a family and was relatively stable until the past few months, when the foster father died and since then there has been an increase in behaviors. He is unable to return to that foster home. He has very low cognitive functioning, reported to be around a 3 year old, and he was attending school only a few hours per day. He was on a lot of medications and psychiatry has optimized them during his time here.

HCMCH-F13-5634

13-year-old female with a history of autism spectrum disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder (MDD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

On 4/23/25 according to EMS, the patient had an argument with her mother around 5:00 PM today and subsequently left the home abruptly.
This is her second time boarding in APS; she was admitted two weeks ago and remained for two weeks while in-home services were being arranged. She was discharged but returned due to elopement and aggressive behavior toward her mother.

During her previous admission, she was referred to CABHH but placed on the waiting list. She has also been referred to Beacon for respite care and has been on the waiting list at Grafton for over a year.

CH-M13-5196

Patient presented to the ER after an unprovoked stabbing of a sibling in the middle of the night requiring emergency surgery and then proceeded outside in the cold without weather appropriate clothing. Patient has chronic aggressive behaviors towards caretakers and other children.

CH-F14-4594

Patient presented to the Emergency Trauma Center at St. Cloud Hosptial with aunt. Patient presented after being on run from NW Passages in Wisconsin. During times of elopement, patient is known to spend time at the home of a person known for drugs and trafficking. Patient has a county mental health case manager that is working to make referrals for appropriate levels of care. Patient has a history of aggression towards their aunt. Patient does not have any contact with biological father as he is incarcerated and limited contact with biological mother. Parental rights have not been terminated, but patient’s aunt has physical and legal custody. Patient is very vulnerable and has no insight into the unsafe nature of his behaviors.

PH-M15-4994

Psychiatric history of autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and ADHD, with no prior psychiatric hospitalizations, with no prior reported self-harm, with no prior reported suicide attempts, who presents to PrairieCare due to safety concerns after patient jumped out of his window to run away(he hurt his leg, and was found semi-hypothermic in water) due to anxiety about an upcoming court case regarding him lighting his house on fire with his family inside last month.

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.

SL8SHOD-F15-4879

Pt has has multiple psychiatric hospitalizations, is aggressive often, and very unpredictable in her behaviors. She was in an ED for about a month, and was placed at Northwoods residential treatment. She was engaging in self harm. and making threats to jump out of a window. Pt assaulted police who came to remove her from the facility for psychiatric care. Northwoods does not feel that they can keep her or the other patients safe there, so they are not willing to accept her back.

NMH8R0MGH-M18-4738

Patient with autism and agitation sent from his new group home awaiting placement options. pt’s DD CM Deqa (612-472-2572) to gather more information regarding the Exception Bed Referral. Deqa shared that she was told that she can either refer for the Exception Bed or MFOC but not both. She is moving forward with the MFOC referral, as it would be a long term placement which would be better for the pt in the long run. She has made it known that the referral to MFOC is urgent. If the MFOC referral is denied, Deqa plans to either push on DHS as they have had an opening for 1 year and have not filled it, and/or pursue the Exception Bed. Deqa said she submitted for the Minnesota State- Operated Community Services (MSOCS) referral on 10/15. DHS Complex Transitions Team referral made on 10/15/24.

CH-F13-4577

Pt presents from school after high level of aggression, homicidal threats, and property destruction resulting in multiple hours of restraints. Patient has longstanding history of aggression and impulsivity with recent increase and daily occurrence consistent with starting new school. Pt newly to a group home from home placement as of May 2024. Now discharged from level 4 school due to behavior leading to presentation. Looking for IP for medication adjustments, though making changes in the ER in the interim. Difficult placement given neurological functioning, level of aggression, and acuity.

AH-M15-4368

Under Hennepin County custody. Came to the hospital after assaulting a peer and staff at crisis respite. Has been in multiple placements (residential, group homes, foster care and shelters) and has been terminated from them due to aggression. There were concerns for psychosis prior to admission but symptoms have stabilized with medication.

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