Brigids Path Inc

Programs: General operations:brigid's path is ohio's first residential pediatric recovery center providing inpatient-level medical care for newborns with drug exposure and their families that is geared to achieving better family outcomes. The focus is to engage families in an easy-to-access, non-judgmental home-like setting where they can bond with their child and access a wide variety of community resources with the assistance of family advocates. 2017 was dedicated to completing building renovations, finalizing procedures and protocols, obtaining licensing with the state (odjfs), and onboarding and training staff. Brigid's path became fully operational late 2017 and accepted its first patient on 12/29/17.

infant care program:infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome (nas) are admitted to brigid's path to receive specialized care for their withdrawal from opioid drugs. A multidisciplinary team of neonatologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and volunteers all of whom are trained to appropriately provide specialized nas care work closely to ensure that babies receive the best care possible and that family members are engaged throughout the withdrawal process and beyond. Brigid's path provides innovative, nurse-driven care that utilizes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to help infants recover from drug-exposure. Brigid's path admitted its first infant on 12/29/17.

family advocacy program:family members of infants admitted to brigid's path receive evidence-based non-judgmental strengths-based support that reinforces their individual strengths and skills. Brigid's path staff pair one-on-one with families to find appropriate community resources such as housing, transportation, employment support and education necessary for successful family outcomes. Family advocates attend court appointments and other appointments with families and encourage engagement with drug treatment. Families also receive opportunities to bond with baby and education on infant care and safety with each visit. Staff continue regular follow up visits and communication with families after baby's discharge.