Mental Health Collaboration HubOther forms of aggression that do not fit into the specific categories listed.
History of present problem: pt endorsed SI and having thoughts/plan to slit his wrists with a knife, which he has access to at his dad’s house, and endorsed self harm via cutting in recent past. Pt reports feeling isolated due to lack of consistent phone connection.
**Aggression is verbal and throwing objects (no contact)
**MnCHOICES Assessment referral made
**Psychiatry scheduled at BHSI – Brooklyn Center
The patient is a 16 year-old female that presented to the ED on 11/11/24 from PHP via EMS after attempting to stab herself in the arm with a pen. This is the same concern which has led patient to having multiple ETC visits and this being her 4th psychiatric hospitalization, all since October 2023 (attempted PHP x2 though was brought to the ER due to stabbing herself with a pen in the arm). Patient was placed on a county emergency protective hold with CHIPS now in place. Patient and parents open to residential treatment.
The patient is a 15 Y year-old male with a history of TBI, autism spectrum disorder, and is nonverbal who presented to the ER by EMS for agitation. Pt became upset after mom told him ‘no’ when he tried putting his hand in hot oil. He reportedly did put his fingers in the oil, however no injury observable. At home, he began to hit himself, slapping his wrist, pacing, kicking things. Mom tried to give him PRN hydroxyzine and haloperidol but he spit out some of them. Mom indicated the behavioral outbursts have started to occur more frequently and she is no longer to redirect or manage pt due to his size. Mom is attempting to find long term placement
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.
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.
Kiddo came to GICH ED on 7/31 from Little Sand GH after an altercation there. Pt had verbally and physically aggressed toward peer and staff, and had self harm/head banging. According to the team this was her first incident of physical aggression, she has not been violent in the past. Does have history of self harm and verbal aggression. Little Sand is recommending a higher level of care. Team would like PRTF placement and have made referral to Nexus East Bethel. Exploring VOA Bar None for interim plan, has not been accepted anywhere yet.
Update 6/26/24: Patient doing well and has made improvement with emotional dysregulation. No longer recommending PRTF level of care. Interview with Divine House occurred last week.
Update-5/30/24- Patient has had severe decompensation in part due to child protection concerns along with prolonged hospitalization and has been in the BICU for aggression, self harm, and seeking/securing items to self harm with. It is now recommended that she be placed in a PRTF.
11 year old presented to the ER after discharging from residential for concerns of running away, recent sexual perpetration to 6 year old brother, and homicidal ideation towards current guardian. Active CPS investigation over the last 1.5 years and is unable to return to her mother’s care or a home with younger children. This patient struggles with low insight, poor boundaries, antagonizing behavior, and justifies her behaviors. We attempted to obtain psychological testing though patient was not cooperative and refused. Medications are stable. She continues to display oppositional behaviors at times.
Discharging today 6/20 to group home
Came to our ED solely due to not having another placement. Has boarded in our ED in the past. Was previously at Bar None Shelter plus where she assaulted others and was taken to JDC. Was in JDC for a week when a judge ordered her to be removed, so CPS brought her to the ED as they had no other place to go. CPS is searching for group home placement as that is what the County’s juvenile screening team deemed the appropriate level of care.
Recommendation is for dual diagnosis residential programming (ASAM 3.5)
Patient arrived at Inpatient from ED due to increased suicidal ideation. This is his 5th psychiatric inpatient hospitalization in the past few years. He has done RTC through Northwest Passages, PC PHP, and began programming at Options day tx before it closed. He does have a history of aggression towards school peers although aggression has not been a concern while in programming or hospitalized.
Discharge Plan:
Dual Diagnosis RTC:
Dual Diagnosis RTC:
-Newport (patient declined due to impulsivity and aggression concerns)
-MHealth Fairview, Maplewood (declined due to acuity of MH and aggression)
-Hazelden (in network benefits approved – initial phone screen complete, awaiting decision for setting up next assessment)
-Wings (pt declined due to physical aggression in previous six months)
-Rogers BH (Referral sent – guardian to complete phone screening and then pt screening will be scheduled)
-Lakeside Academy (Christian based program – patient declines referral due to this)
-Bar None Omegon (unable to refer – only accepts biological males)
-Anthony Louis Center (unable to refer – will not accept those needing dimension 3 ratings or above)
Update 4.18.24 – on wait list for Northwoods, admission wouldn’t be until summer. Looking for a foster family until residential.
update 4/15/24: The patient is medically stable and has been doing very well here on the unit. Has not shown aggression towards others. One minor episode of head banging when frustrated. Medications are providing therapeutic benefit.
Patient with a past history of RAD, PTSD, ODD and questionable FASD that presented to the ER with foster parents of 4.5 months for concerns of aggression, suicidal ideation, and sexually inappropriate behaviors towards others and pets. He has been in several foster/kinship homes since age 5 with significant trauma prior to this including witnessing mom overdosing on several occasions, witnessing the overdose and death of housemate, sexual abuse by bio father, homelessness, sister attempting to suffocate and strangle him on multiple occasions, and physical abuse by caretakers. He was recently found on video touching the house dog sexually and physically inappropriate and has been threatening and pushing his foster mom. Foster providers are unable to accept him back in their home.