Fills Post-Acute Treatment Gap in Dallas
Health Care Landscape
DALLAS, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Nexus Health Systems is pleased to announce a
partnership between Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas and Pediatric Acute Care Associates of
North Texas which will give
pediatric patients at Medical City Hospital Dallas access to
coordinated step-down care. Led by Dr. Michele Papo, this partnership creates a more
continuous experience for those moving from a pediatric intensive
care unit (PICU) to Nexus' transitional care unit.
"We are thrilled to partner with Dr. Papo and Pediatric Acute
Care Associates of North Texas to
provide a more seamless transition from intensive to transitional
care," said Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas CEO Roger Caron. "Dr. Papo and her team have a
proven track record of providing exceptional care for medically
complex patients. Together, we can ensure they experience a smooth
transition from critical care to lower acuity levels of treatment
and rehabilitation."
Located 15 minutes east of the Dallas Medical Center, Nexus
Children's Hospital provides complex post-acute care for infants,
children, adolescents and young adults in a state-of-the-art
facility. The hospital's interdisciplinary team creates specialized
treatment plans to address debilitating conditions such as brain
and spinal cord injuries, neurodevelopmental delays and
co-occurring medical, behavioral and mental health needs.
Nexus specializes in providing transitional care for young
patients who have stabilized in the PICU but are not yet ready to
return home. The partnership with Pediatric Acute Care Associates
of North Texas makes it easier for
caregivers to identify Nexus as an option, while
minimizing disruptions that can occur when patients transfer
between health care facilities.
"Continuous care has been shown to improve outcomes, increase
patient satisfaction, lower the risk of hospital readmission and
decrease overall health care costs," Caron said. "We are dedicated
to meeting the Dallas area's need
for high-quality, coordinated care that extends beyond the acute
phase of recovery."
Since 1999, Nexus has developed programs to meet the most
pressing needs of pediatric patients across the country. Current
transitional care programs at Nexus Children's Hospital –
Dallas include Harbor, which
provides rehabilitation and ongoing medical care after complex
injuries and illnesses, and Rise, which offers rehabilitation and
ongoing medical care after brain and spinal cord injury, stroke,
and other neurological illnesses and injuries.
"Nexus' mission has always been to help individuals return to
lives of productivity and meaning, wherever they are in their
post-acute journey," Caron said. "Our Dallas campus continues to
provide the nationally recognized care Nexus Health Systems is
known for, with a special emphasis on pediatric post-acute
care."
FACILITY INFORMATION
Location
9525
Greenville Ave
Dallas, Texas 75243
Standards of Care
Continuous bedside monitoring and
24/7 monitor tech
Early intervention rehabilitation services start immediately
24-hour respiratory therapy, including ventilator weaning
Campus Highlights
87,000 square feet
60 private rooms
3 unique units, including a transitional care unit
ABOUT NEXUS HEALTH SYSTEMS
Nexus Health Systems is a safe and efficient discharge option
for children, adolescents, and adults who need a bridge between
hospital and home. Offering a unique combination of physical,
behavioral, and mental health services and support, we care for
patients across our network of facilities. With locations
throughout Texas, Nexus offers a
continuum of care that enables patients to transition from higher
acuity to lower acuity environments as progress is made. Taking a
holistic approach, our specialized programs guide individuals
through behavioral or mental health challenges with co-occurring
medical needs, brain and spinal cord injury, medically complex
diagnoses and conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Nexus
is committed to serving the needs of our community and helping
individuals return to lives of productivity and meaning. Learn more
at nexushealthsystems.com.
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Andrews
Senior Copywriter
Design At Work
832.726.5522
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