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Patient came to ED on 7/19 from Nexus East Bethel PRTF after swallowing a foreign object. Was in our inpatient unit from 7/15-7/19 and discharged for only hours before returning. Reports that repeat behavior was pt seeking to be removed from program. Nexus PRTF is not accepting pt back at this time and Mom is unable to have pt return home. Sending referral to Nexus YCT to assist with placement.
Archives: Cases
Post Type Description
MHF-F12-4412
Patient came to our ED on 7/22 after an altercation with mother and mother is refusing to pick pt up. Was previously in ED on 7/12 for same reason. Was reportedly discharged from Nexus East Bethel 7/12. Has been denied by Northwoods, Gerard. Was somewhat successful in the past with day treatment, CM is exploring day treatment options.
CH-M16-4217
Brought to ER after assaultive behavior towards group home staff. Since being in the ER, patient has denied SI/HI and been behaviorally regulated with the exception of one incident after being here for 6 days, and was asked to go to his room to avoid potential problems with other patient’s in the ER and he was upset and got restrained. He’s been up for discharge back to his group home since the day he presented to the ER. The county worker has been main contact with group home and are trying to problem solve ways to support patient at the group home. Ombudsmen involved.
Update 7/10 – patient remains boarded, now on EmPATH unit (observation unit/extension of ER) without aggression or behaviors. County guardian making referrals for placement options including respite, crisis, group home, shelter
RMC-M15-4330
On 7/8/24, patient was told he would be spending time with his mother, to which patient had a negative response, causing patient to assault his father and run away. Police located patient at a local middle school just before patient ran across a highway and had to be sedated by EMS due to safety concerns.
Pt has dx that include: reactive attachment d.o., disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections), ADHD, ODD, OCD, pervasive social communication d.o., with low non-verbal skills, high verbal skills, low memory skills, and average IQ.
CH-M11-4380
Patient endorses homicidal ideation towards his sibling. Increasing behaviors at home. PHP (Clara’s House) attempted and will be discharged with recommendation of high level of care (residential). Patient has significant trauma after extensive physical abuse from biological mother and likely operates at a much younger age. Patient was removed from his mother’s custody by Ramsey County CPS in May 2024. Aunt is foster care provider.
MHF-F17-4377
Pt came to our ED via ambulance after running away from Avanti, because they planned to discharge her home to family where she did not want to go. Avanti will not take her back. She has been cooperative and has not had any behavioral incidents in the ED. She is at her baseline, which includes non-suicidal self injurious behavior. Has history of therapy, psych, PHP, IPMH, foster care. Going to a different family member for kinship placement is currently being discussed though pt is not agreeable at this time.
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.
MHF-M15-4172
Pt came to ED from North Homes, after increase in physical/verbal aggression and 30 day notice was given and lapsed without another placement found. Was boarding in our ED in Nov 2023 prior to admit to North Homes. Planning to connect with parent/County about re-involving Nexus YCT. Some sexual inappropriate behavior making him difficult to place.
PH-M15-4148
Recommendation is for level 5 residential treatment.
Patient arrived at inpatient from ED due to an increase in suicidal ideation with plan. Patient’s legal guardian is Goodhue County. He currently lives with a foster family. This is his 5th psychiatric inpatient hospitalization. He has done PC PHP 3 times, receives outpatient mental health services, and did CIBS program.
Discharge Plan:
RTC: (will need county funding)
-Gerard (Referral sent)
-North Homes (Referral sent)
-Nexus Mille Lacs (Referral sent)
Referred for Trauma informed therapy and CTSS.
Continue with established outpatient providers:
CMHCM: Fernbrook Family Center
PCP/Medication Management: Allina Health
Guardian Ad Litem: Goodhue County
County Guardian: Goodhue County
PH-F17-4082
Recommendation is for CD residential treatment. Patient is currently inpatient.
17 year old female admitted from the ED. Pt was having increased panic attacks and engaging in self-injurious behaviors by hitting themselves. Patient has been having suicidal ideations. Patient has been using marijuana as a coping strategy. Patient has a history of numerous psychiatric hospitalizations. At this time mother feels the patient can not return home as the family has been staying at a motel.
Pt insured by BCBS PMAP and Medicaid.
Pt has the following outpatient supports:
Individual therapy
Psychiatry/medication management
Primary care