PEDIATRICS

PROGRAM GOALS

• Provide care in the comfort and security of the child’s own home, where they feel most secure.
• Empower the family to cope with the stress associated with a medically fragile child by providing education and psychological support.

OUR MISSION

We are dedicated to assisting patients with emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of their disease process in their choice of residence. Our belief is that each individual is entitled to and deserves human dignity, so we are committed to providing high quality care using knowledgeable, talented and motivated staff.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Getting Progressive involved is not giving up. It is accepting the need for help, care and support for the child, siblings and family.

SERVICES PROVIDED

• Pediatric nurse home visits and advanced care planning
• Communicating with attending physician
• Monitoring and managing patient’s symptoms for optimal comfort
• Comprehensive support and counseling, spiritual support, music therapy and education

STAFF QUALIFICATION

The Kids Care Team consists of nurses with pediatric backgrounds of various types, and nurses must pass both written and practical pediatric specific competency evaluations prior to joining the team.

PROGRESSIVE PEDIATRIC SERVICES

• Phototherapy
• Bili Draws
• IV Infusion
• Asthma/Nebulizer Treatments
• Apnea Monitoring
• Wound Care
• Failure to Thrive
• Peds Waiver Program
• Trach Care
• Vent Care
• G-Tube Cases
• Newborn Assessment
• Neonatal Care
• Synagis Injections
• Oxygen Therapy
• Free Initial Consultation
• RN On-Call 24 hours / 7 days a week