Services and Programs - Diagnostic Evaluation Center

OHP’s Diagnostic Evaluation Care Hospital Program is a psychiatric intensive care program designed to stabilize a child or adolescent’s immediate crises while providing the patient and family with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.

What makes us different?

Within 24-hours a comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation summary is completed and given to the parents or guardian of the child. This evaluation includes the testing completed and the results, the course of treatment and a summary section including further treatment recommendations. In addition, we include “triggers” leading to each child’s behaviors and teach children and their families how to change these behaviors.

The Diagnostic Evaluation includes the following tests:

• Psychiatric
• Psychosocial
• Psychological testing
• Nursing
• Recreational Therapy
• Education/School

Patient Profile

• Males and Females, ages 4-17
• Suicidal thoughts/attempts
• Severe depression
• Hallucinations
• Sexual acting out
• Anger/rage
• Severe attention deficit-hyperactivity disorders
• Erratic mood swings
• School suspensions/expulsions
• Other mental health problems

For these interventions to be successful and sustainable, parents, providers and guardians must be trained in these principles. Therefore, in addition to family therapy, we have designated staff who will assist in the transition of our clients to their next home, by training the guardians the principles of the CPS model.

Referrals and Admission

Referrals for admission to the Diagnostic Evaluation Center come from a variety of sources including, but not limited to, psychiatrists or other physicians, therapists, social service workers, parents or family members and managed care carriers. Each referral is assessed by the admission specialist and seen by a physician to determine recommendation for treatment. Discharge planning is initiated at the time of admission and revised during the child’s impatient stay. The discharge plan includes recommendations for further treatment, follow-up activities and medication management.

For questions regarding our services, to seek admission, or to speak with someone, please contact the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC).

24-hour Psychiatric Intake Response Center 614-444-7472 (PIRC)