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Pediatric Skilled Nursing
The nursing staff at Florida Pediatric Care Centers are aware of the difficulties involved in caring for a child with a serious medical condition. That’s why we bring over 10 years of experience to our medical daycare and PPEC nursing services. PPEC stands for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care, and it is a type of medical daycare that specializes in caring for children with complex medical needs. To operate in Florida, a PPEC facility must fulfill certain criteria, ensuring the greatest level of care is offered.
- Specialized pediatric support from birth to young adulthood
- Enabling parents to achieve school and career goals
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Benefits of Our PPEC Nursing Services
Flexible extended care designed around your child’s medical and developmental needs.
Safe and convenient transportation to and from the PPEC facility for eligible children.
Coordinated care and ongoing support tailored to each child’s individual needs.
A nurturing setting where children receive close monitoring while interacting and socializing with other children.
Professional support for medications, injections, tracheostomy care, G-tube feeding, and other complex medical needs.
Continued care for children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, prematurity, and other developmental challenges.
PPEC Nursing Services
At Florida Pediatric Care Centers, Our nurses handle daily assessments, medication and complex medical care, so you can be confident your child is well looked after.
Our PPEC nurses also have extensive experience in:
- Vent/trach care
- Wound care
- Feeding therapy
- Ostomy care
- Central line care
- Blood draws
- Enteral feedings
- Pulse oximetry
- Apnea monitoring
- and more
With our nurses on your side, you can rest easy knowing that your child is in the best possible hands.
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Who Is Eligible for PPEC?
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Contact Us to Enroll in PPEC Nursing Services
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Contact Florida Pediatric Care Centers PPEC facility to schedule an initial consultation and the tour of our facility and other cocurriculum activities.
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During the consultation, the PPEC staff will assess your child’s medical history and needs, and determine if they are eligible for PPEC services.
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If your child qualifies for PPEC services, the facility will work with you to develop an individualized care plan that meets their unique needs.
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Work with your child’s healthcare team and the PPEC facility to coordinate any necessary medical equipment, medications, and supplies.
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Once your child’s care plan is in place, they can begin attending Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care services at the facility for up to 12 hours a day.
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As your child’s needs change, the care plan can be adjusted to ensure they receive the highest level of care, confidence and support.
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Other PPEC Services Included in Extended Care
Medical Daycare
Our PPEC medical daycare offers comprehensive care & support to medically fragile children in a nurturing & engaging environment. We help children with complex medical needs achieve optimal health & development.
Behavioral Therapy
Ensuring that young children can manage their ever-changing emotions is critical to their overall health. Our experts dive into these emotions and guide children to positive thoughts and feelings.
Physical Therapy
We help children struggling with functional movement and balance. They will learn how to manage various challenges and how they can improve. We also tailor programs to muscle tone issues, hand-eye coordination, and more.
Speech Therapy
Our speech therapy service helps little ones uncover their hidden voice. Speech therapists work with young children to improve their articulation, cognitive and social communication skills.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy acts as a critical stepping stone to prepare little ones for their journey to the big world. Children learn how to perform everyday tasks after an evaluation of fine motor skills and daily habits.
Free Transportation
We offer free transportation to all PPEC families anywhere in South Florida! We will happily send a vehicle with one of our staff members to accompany your child to and from our PPEC center.
Recreational Activities
Fun activities are a core part of our program. Our goal is for every child to be happily engaged on a daily basis. Our activities include holiday events, catered lunches, birthday parties, Disney+, games, tablets, Nintendo Switch, and more!
Specialized Education
Education will always be a priority at Florida Pediatric Care Centers. We work with special education teachers to provide individualized learning services for our children, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
PPEC services are covered by Medicaid and most private insurance plans. Once a child is deemed eligible for PPEC services based on medical necessity, the cost is fully covered, reducing the financial burden on families.
PPEC nursing care includes specialized treatment for medically complicated disorders. We provide skilled PPEC nursing services such as drug administration, vital sign monitoring, physical assessments, and more types of skilled nursing care.
A higher standard of nursing care and specialized services are provided by PPEC nursing services that might not be present in home nursing care. PPEC facilities also offer children a social and educational setting that home nursing care cannot.
At Florida Pediatric Care
Centers, we specialize in caring for children with complex medical needs, including those with developmental delays or disabilities. Our team of healthcare professionals are trained to handle many combinations of medical needs. We work together to provide personalized care plans that address each child’s unique needs, including specialized therapies, nursing care, and education services.
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Give Your Child the Specialized Care They Deserve
When your child needs specialized medical or developmental support, having the right care team can make all the difference. At Florida Pediatric Care Centers, we combine skilled pediatric care, therapy, compassion, and family support in one welcoming environment.