Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPEC)
Angels of Care Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers are designed to enhance the development of each child’s independence while promoting optimal outcomes and having fun! Daily care at our centers involves clinical interventions, therapy services, educational activities, crafts, playtime with their friends and teachers, and much more!
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What is a PPEC?
PPECs allow children to have fun with peers during the day, then return home to spend time with their families.
A Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center is an innovative option for children with medical complexity and medically fragile children. PPECs allow them to receive the quality medical care they require while engaging with their peers in the least restrictive setting possible. They are also an alternative to long-term hospital stays and can be an alternative or in addition to home healthcare.
The Benefits of PPEC
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Quality of doctor prescribed care is on par with hospital and home-based nursing and support.
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Medications and treatments are administered and monitored continuously, as they would be in any medical setting appropriate for their care.
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Children are assessed daily to ensure health and track progress.
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The ability to participate in developmentally appropriate activities.
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Transportation to and from is available.
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Resources to accommodate dietary needs.
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Educational resources for parents/caregivers.
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Kids get to socialize with their peers, making their environment more mentally, physically, and emotionally enjoyable.
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Services are covered by Medicaid, so there’s no cost to families.
Qualifications
Does My Child Qualify for PPEC?
Medically complex and medically fragile infants and children, up to age 21, qualify for PPEC.
Medical needs that require ongoing nursing care and qualify for PPEC include - but aren’t limited to - the following conditions:
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Apnea monitoring
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Central lines
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Failure to thrive
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Chronic asthma
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Oxygen administration
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Ostomies
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Central lines
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Gastrostomy tubes
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Tracheostomy tubes
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Traumatic brain injury
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Ventilator-dependency
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Cerebral palsy
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Down syndrome
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Shaken baby syndrome
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Epilepsy and seizure disorders
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Chronic lung disease
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Dysphagia
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Shaken baby syndrome
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