KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care in Gulfport, Mississippi, was awarded the Certified Autism Center credential from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards this month. To earn the designation, KidMed participated in onsite reviews, and staff completed training on practices, skills, and resources to best care for sensory-sensitive children and those on the autism spectrum, according to a press release. Enhancements include dimmable lighting, noise reduction, visual aid cards, and sensory-friendly spaces. KidMed is also listed on a directory in the Accessibility App, which is a free download available from the standards board. KidMed is a single-site, pediatric urgent care, locally owned and operated by parents residing along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It’s open 7 days a week.
Line of business: More than 3,000 treatment centers nationwide serve the needs of kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). And there is a business case in some markets for urgent care operators to complement their medical centers with a separate line of ASD centers that deliver behavioral health services. Read more from the JUCM archive: ASD Services Fit With Existing UC Business Models