Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program (HCNP)
Organization Name: UDAC, Pediatrics, University of Utah Health
Address:
81 N Mario Capecchi Drive
Eccles Outpatient Services
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Eccles Outpatient Services
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
Phone:
801-587-2255
Service
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Eligibility: Ages 0-18. Sliding scale based on income. Patients are referred to HCNP by their cardiologist. If you believe your child would benefit from this program, please call.
Services Provided: Clinical services for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Children born with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) can be at an increased risk of developmental, learning and behavioral disorders.
The goal of the HCNP is to provide assessment, guidance and resources for those at risk. HCNP is a longitudinal program that starts while the infant is in the hospital. Patients are seen at: Inpatient consultation developmental screening, 12-24 months, 3-6 years, 9-12 years.
High risk conditions include: cyanotic heart disease; open heart surgery as a newborn, other risk factors combined with heart disease including prematurity, ECMO, genetic syndrome, seizures, heart transplant and history of cardiac arrest.
The goal of the HCNP is to provide assessment, guidance and resources for those at risk. HCNP is a longitudinal program that starts while the infant is in the hospital. Patients are seen at: Inpatient consultation developmental screening, 12-24 months, 3-6 years, 9-12 years.
High risk conditions include: cyanotic heart disease; open heart surgery as a newborn, other risk factors combined with heart disease including prematurity, ECMO, genetic syndrome, seizures, heart transplant and history of cardiac arrest.
Provider Profiles: HCNP clinics are held in Salt Lake City twice a month. Assessments can require up to 4 hours.
A partnership with Primary Children's Hospital
The University of Utah has assumed responsibility for clinical services formerly provided by the Bureau of Child Development, Utah Department of Health.
A partnership with Primary Children's Hospital
The University of Utah has assumed responsibility for clinical services formerly provided by the Bureau of Child Development, Utah Department of Health.
| Original Source: | MedHome Portal |
| Last Updated: | 8/29/2018 |