I just got my call from her. She sounds good. I asked if she was actually TALKING to staff and letting them know what's going on with her and in her typical pre-teen manner got a 'Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Mom." She is aware that this is the best place to get the help she needs/wants. I'm very glad I "prepped" her for it back in the "creepy" episode days.
She was very excited that she got to try chocolate mousse for the first time. It was delicious! Staff is nice, other kids are nice.
Marg, I might try that angle depending on what transpires tomorrow. Like Ktlc mentioned, it seems to be the standard protocol in the US health system - maximize jobs, maximize patient cost, minimize patient services. And yes, I'm keeping my call log.