CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia values the partnerships we build with behavioral health professionals throughout the Columbia, Missouri, region. Growing these relationships is a pivotal part of our efforts to increase access to much-needed behavioral health and substance use treatment.
Who We Partner With
The Columbia, Missouri, community is full of professionals who are dedicated to providing patients with timely, high-quality care for behavioral health and substance use disorders. At CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, we are proud of the relationships we have built with these professionals because they allow even more people to access the care they deserve.
We most commonly partner with hospital emergency departments, doctor’s offices, public administrators, mental healthcare providers, and therapists. We also work with schools and the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division.
This is not an exhaustive list of the professionals we partner with. We welcome the chance to collaborate with other providers and organizations that have clients who may benefit from our services.
Our Referral Process
At CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, we want to keep your focus on your patients while making sure that they transition to our care seamlessly. For this reason, we have created a streamlined referral process designed to get your patients the care they need as quickly and efficiently as possible.
To refer a patient to our Columbia, Missouri, hospital, you can call our admissions department directly or fax a packet that has the following information:
- Face sheet and demographics
- History and physical performed by the physician
- Acute or chronic medical conditions
- Psychiatric consults, notes, or recommendations
- Lab results
- List of current medications
- Current psychiatric symptoms
Our admissions staff will review this information and follow up if there are any immediate concerns. We will then consult with one of our physicians to determine whether the services we offer are the right fit for your patient.
If we believe that CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia is the best place for your patient, we will work directly with them to complete the admissions process. Before your patient arrives at our hospital in Columbia, Missouri, we might also have you complete a nurse-to-nurse report, and depending on your patient’s situation, we may coordinate with you on their transportation needs.
Getting your patient the very best care is our top priority. If we feel that another facility or program may be a better fit, we will recommend placement somewhere we trust.
Partnering with Us
When you partner with CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia, you can rest easy knowing that your patients will receive care delivered by compassionate professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Our team will work closely with you to make sure that your patients experience a smooth journey throughout the continuum of care.
If you’d like to remain in ongoing communication with us while your patient is under our care, we will talk to your patient about signing the appropriate consent forms. We also encourage referral sources to be involved in developing the patient’s discharge plan.
Growing our relationships with referral sources is essential for allowing us to provide care for people in their time of need. If you think that your clients might benefit from receiving care at our hospital in Columbia, Missouri, reach out to us today. A knowledgeable member of our team can provide you with a tour of our facility, along with information about the benefits of partnering with us.
