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<p><strong>ABOUT NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Nationwide Children’s Hospital operates Big Lots Behavioral Health Services in Columbus, Ohio, where treatment ranges from <strong>outpatient to short-term residential care</strong>. This large medical facility serves families of <strong>children up to age 17</strong> who are seeking treatment for emotional, behavioral, and developmental issues at various locations in the city and surrounding areas. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Nationwide is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">one of Ohio’s 127 facilities</a> that provide services to adolescents. Treatment is evidence-based and comprises <strong>individual psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy</strong> as well as medication management, skills development, and education for loved ones. </p> <p>Individuals undergo an <strong>initial psychiatric evaluation</strong> to determine which track is best. The facility offers assistance with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance abuse. There are also specialized programs for those experiencing <strong>attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental concerns and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).</strong> Additionally, clients with any sort of brain trauma or seizure disorder can receive pediatric neuropsychology.</p> <p>Youth between the ages of three and 17 who require the <strong>most intensive treatment</strong> for their disorders may take part in a short-term residential program. The <strong>16-bed</strong> unit helps residents develop skills for handling a crisis and utilizes <strong>brief intensive therapy</strong> for both children and their loved ones. A typical day consists of groups for symptom management, occupational therapy, <strong>therapeutic recreation</strong>, and school lessons from a Columbus-based school teacher. </p> <p>Those requiring less intensive care may utilize various outpatient programs. Clients meet weekly or bi-weekly at first and then just once every one to three months. <strong>Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)</strong> is offered to adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 with three hours of attendance each week. DBT is used in <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">48% of treatment facilities in the state</a>. </p> <p>Those requiring a more <strong>intensive outpatient program</strong> for their behavioral and mood disorders and who are between 13 and 17 can receive services <strong>three days per week for three hours</strong> at a time. Similar services are available at one of the facility’s downtown locations for those struggling with an eating disorder.</p> <p>The facility’s Westerville location treats <a href="https://www.iffgd.org/lower-gi-disorders/functional-abdominal-pain-syndrome.html" target="_blank">functional abdominal pain (FAP)</a>. The program utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications to aid patients’ well being.</p> <p>Emergency services are also available. The Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (YCSU) offers treatment for youth up to age 17 who need intensive care and supervision. <strong>The facility has 10 beds and the average length of stay is three days</strong>. The Outpatient Crisis Team handles continuing care on top of short-term therapy.</p> <p>Nationwide Children’s Hospital also offers <strong>Community-Based Programs</strong>. Patients can receive treatment for various mental and developmental disorders within their community, be it at home or in school. Programming is for families who are at risk of losing custody or whose adolescent is at risk of being taken to a juvenile detention center.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Staff is comprised of a <strong>multidisciplinary team</strong> of psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental-behavioral pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physicians, clinical and chemical dependency counselors, and clinical social workers.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the one anonymous loved one polled by Rehabs.com gave a positive review of their experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. They gave five out of five star ratings for all 15 categories evaluated, including family participation, counseling options, and the staff's level of experience and training. They wrote: “Staff are highly trained. They did awesome on evaluating my son and getting his behavior under control.”</p> <p>On Yelp, 44 reviewers left mixed feedback about Nationwide Children’s Hospital, offering an average rating of <strong>3.5 out of five stars</strong> among "recommended" reviews. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Reviewers were <strong>split on staff's competency and the accommodations provided by the facility</strong>. Negative reviewers often complained of long wait times. Loved one Justin wrote: "None of the staff have listened to our concerns. People have tried talking to us like we are stupid and have even gone as far as calling our child psychotic."</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Glassdoor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital earned an average rating of <strong>3.6 out of five stars</strong> from 331 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> The reviews are for the organization as a whole and not just this location. The staff reviews are divided about the expected work/life balance and the benefits. Overall, more than a dozen reviews indicated that the facility was “clean” and “safe." However, other reviews provide negative feedback about certain policies and benefits.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Nationwide Children’s Hospital accepts <strong>commercial insurance, and self-pay</strong>. It is also one of the 350 facilities that <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">accept Medicaid</a>. Both a list of prices for some specific services and a chart of which insurance plans cover specific services are available on the facility’s website. Financial assistance can be applied for online.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationwideChildrensHospital" target="_blank">National Children’s Hospital</a> provides a range of services beyond the recovery services. It is a fully-functional hospital that not only provides health care services, but also conducts detailed research into multiple fields. It also uses its social media channels to promote educational material in the community. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/nationwide-childrens-hospital-columbus" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/nationwide-childrens-hospital-columbus</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/not_recommended_reviews/nationwide-childrens-hospital-columbus" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/not<em>recommended</em>reviews/nationwide-childrens-hospital-columbus</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Nationwide-Children-s-Hospital-Reviews-E18601.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Nationwide-Children-s-Hospital-Reviews-E18601.htm</a> </small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-11-26 11:47:34 PST
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