Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC)
What is a PPEC? Tender Care provides skilled nursing services in a daycare-like environment.
What is PPEC?
PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, which refers to a specialized, licensed, non-residential day treatment program that is prescribed by a physician. These centers cater to children with medically complex conditions and those who are technologically dependent, offering a range of vital services designed to meet their unique medical, therapeutic, and developmental needs. The care is delivered by a dedicated team of pediatric healthcare professionals who are specially trained to handle the specific requirements of these children.
At Tender Care, our daytime program provides comprehensive and compassionate care tailored to each child’s individual needs. The program includes skilled nursing care, therapeutic interventions, and access to specialty consultants, all designed to enhance the child’s well-being and quality of life. Our highly trained nursing staff is available to monitor and address the child’s medical needs throughout the day, while our skilled therapists offer physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Additionally, we provide developmental stimulation to support growth and development, and our team collaborates with specialists to ensure that all aspects of the child’s health are managed effectively.
Tender Care offers this specialized care for up to twelve hours per day, ensuring that children receive the necessary attention and support while their families are able to manage their own day-to-day responsibilities. This holistic, interdisciplinary approach helps children with complex medical needs thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.
PPEC Offers Many Advantages…
To the child/family:
- Centrally located nursing and therapy decreases intrusions into family dynamics at home
- Increased socialization with other children
- Decreased hospitalization
- Personalized case management ensuring the best care for your child
- Offers caregivers increased potential to return to work or school
- Early detection of potential health problems by licensed professionals
To the payer:
- Decreased hospitalizations through early detection and case management
- Increased compliance with plan of care resulting in less utilization of health care benefits
- An average savings of 40% to 50% compared to Home Health services
Common pediatric diagnoses that indicate a potential need for daily skilled nursing services:
- Premature infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, apnea of prematurity, oxygen and pulse oximetry dependence
- Cerebral palsy with gastrostomy or jejunostomy dependence and/or seizures
- Spina bifida with or without an Arnold Chiari malformation and shunt monitoring, and urinary catheterization dependence
- Certain cardiac anomalies
- Post-transplant status
- Immunosuppressed status
- Tracheostomy status (with or without ventilator dependence)
- Failure to thrive
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- History of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or vesicostomy
🤔 Is Your Child Eligible for PPEC Services? 🤔
At Tender Care PPEC, we specialize in providing medical care for children with special healthcare needs, but how do you know if your child qualifies? ⬇
Here’s what you need to know:
1️⃣ Age Requirement: PPEC services are for children under 21 years old.
2️⃣ Doctor’s Referral: Your pediatrician or licensed physician needs to provide a referral or prescription for PPEC services.
3️⃣ Insurance Coverage: If your child is covered by Medicaid (or a participating insurance), PPEC services could be covered at no cost to you!
4️⃣ Personalized Care Plan: Once qualified, our team will create a personalized care plan for your child, making sure they receive the medical support and therapies they need to thrive.
Do you think your child might qualify? Reach out to me to learn more about how Tender Care PPEC can provide the specialized care your little one deserves. 📲
🏥 What Tender Care PPEC Offers:
💙 Specialized Medical Care: Tailored support from skilled nurses.
💙 Therapeutic Services: Access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
💙 Family Support: Resources to empower families and enhance communication.
💙 Educational Activities: Engaging programs that encourage learning and social interaction.
We aim to ensure every child receives the care and attention they deserve, allowing families to thrive together. 💖