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<p><strong>ABOUT HCA MIDWEST HEALTH RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER - NEW VISION MEDICAL STABILIZATION SERVICE</strong></p> <p>New Vision, located in Kansas City, Mo., treats adults in active withdrawal from alcohol, prescription medications, and other drugs. A part of the HCA Midwest Health Research Medical Center, the facility offers inpatient medical stabilization and withdrawal management Adults struggling with acute chemical dependency are eligible for short-term inpatient care and referrals for continuing rehabilitation. The program is one of more than <a href="http://www.specialcarecorp.com/locations.aspx" target="_blank">three dozen New Vision locations</a> that partner with hospitals in 13 states. </p> <p>The Research Medical Center is a full-service hospital which <strong>also operates a military-focused addiction and trauma program</strong>, has an addiction unit, and offers an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. New Vision is an inpatient facility, making it <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO16.pdf" target="_blank">one of 9 (about 2 percent) of inpatient facilities currently operating in the state of Missouri</a>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Clients are assessed upon entry for medical history; additionally a physical assessment, nursing assessment, and a complete lab workup are often performed to determine the level of care a patient needs. Those found in the midst of active withdrawal or who are currently using and experiencing health problems related to alcohol, prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine or other addictive substances may be admitted for treatment based on a physician’s diagnosis. The <strong>average stay in acute treatment is three days</strong>, beginning with a thorough clinical assessment, including a physical with lab work. </p> <p><strong>Medical staff members monitor each patient</strong> to assess a patient’s necessary next-steps. After stabilization, clients are typically referred to a continued care recovery program, which could include long-term detoxification, inpatient or outpatient treatment.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to the Research Medical Center’s website, the New Vision treatment team consists of a medical director and nurses. No further specifics were mentioned, however, <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO16.pdf" target="_blank">98.3 percent of facilities in the state of Missouri are accredited</a>, licensed or certified to treat clients for substance abuse.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, responses to Rehabs.com <strong>surveys from one former client and two loved ones indicate overall satisfaction</strong>. Metrics measuring meals, nutrition, opportunities for exercise and leisure activity, and the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep showed ratings of four or five out of five stars.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole alum who submitted a review to Rehabs.com reported success in the Research Medical Center New Vision program. The alum rated the effectiveness of treatment received a perfect five stars and gave four stars each for metrics measuring the availability of counseling options to meet clients’ preferences and the facility’s ability to treat co-occurring disorders. Although the alum wrote that they especially appreciated the staff, he or she rated the level of staff training and experience a lukewarm three stars.</p> <p>Secondary review websites, however, suggested that clients of the hospital that hosts New Vision, found their experience positive. Reviewers on Google gave an average of 4.2 out of five stars from 423 clients.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Clients also gave positive feedback about treatment effectiveness, communication, comfort, and staff compassion. A small number of reviewers, however, criticized wait times and incompetence of the hospital overall.</p> <p>On Yelp, reviews were mixed and the 18 clients rated the facility 3.5 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Unfortunately, a majority of the reviews were for the medical center at-large, rather than the stabilization service.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>Two loved ones who submitted reviews to Rehabs.com said they would recommend the facility others and rated the effectiveness of treatment three and four out of five stars, respectively. They also viewed opportunities for family involvement as a major strength. The pair also gave the measures of affordability, fairness of pricing, financial support, and the value of services very highly.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The Research Medical Center website lists dozens of commercial and public insurance plans for which hospital services are <strong>covered in-network</strong>, including <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MO16.pdf" target="_blank">Medicaid (accepted by about 65 percent of Missouri facilities), Medicare (accepted by about 27 percent of Missouri facilities)</a>, and Exchange plans. Financial assistance and payment arrangements are available for patients who are without insurance and meet qualifications.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Research+Medical+Center/@39.0087134,-94.5602167,17z/data=!4m7!3m6!1s0x87c0e58bc8832fa1:0x23222eb5c7ef4290!8m2!3d39.0087134!4d-94.558028!9m1!1b1" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/research-medical-center-kansas-city" target="_blank">YelpReviews</a></small></p>
— Sarah Sicard · 2018-04-11 11:18:45 PDT
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