Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas, a part of Nexus Health Systems, has formed a strategic partnership with the Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas, to streamline care for paediatric patients in the US. 

The collaboration is aimed at enhancing the continuity of care for paediatric patients at Medical City Hospital Dallas.  

The move will facilitate a smoother transition for children moving from a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) to Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas' transitional care unit.  

This initiative is led by Dr Michele Papo and aims to deliver a more integrated care experience. 

Nexus Children's Hospital, which is situated approximately 15 minutes east of the Dallas Medical Center, is dedicated to providing complex post-acute care for a broad age range, from infants to young adults.  

The hospital's interdisciplinary team is skilled at crafting individualised treatment plans that cater to a variety of challenging conditions. 

Some of these conditions include spinal cord and brain injuries, neurodevelopmental delays, and concurrent medical, behavioural, and mental health issues. 

Nexus caters to young patients who have reached a stable condition in the PICU but are not yet prepared to go home.  

The new partnership with the Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas further aims to simplify the process for caregivers to consider Nexus as a viable option while also reducing potential disruptions associated with patient transfers between healthcare facilities. 

Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas CEO Roger Caron said: “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. 

“Continuous care has been shown to improve outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, lower risk of hospital readmission, and decrease overall health care costs.” 

Since its inception in 1999, Nexus has been working to develop programmes that address critical needs of paediatric patients nationwide.  

Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas currently offers several transitional care programmes, including 'Harbor', which focuses on rehabilitation and medical care after complex injuries/illnesses. 

Another programme is 'Rise', specialising in rehabilitation and ongoing medical care for conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, and other neurological disorders.