Martin County PPEC

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MISSION Martin County PPEC's mission is to deliver high quality, specialized care for exceptional children in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for medically fragile infants, preschoolers, and school age children in Martin and St. Lucie Counties. POSTING GUIDELINES We encourage interaction, discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. Martin County PPEC may remove any post or ban anyone who violates these guidelines. In particular personal attacks, inappropriate language, racism, spamming and excessive posting will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to move discussions to the discussion boards on this page and to delete excessive wall postings to improve the overall visitor experience. Martin County PPEC reserves the right to remove posts advertising commercial products, as well as those that violate Facebook's terms of service, or are inaccurate or otherwise objectionable. We will not post form letters with the same content from multiple users. _________________________________________________ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is medically fragile? A: Medically fragile is defined as: (1) a condition in which children or young adults are technology dependent upon a medical apparatus or procedure(s) to keep them alive; or, (2) which requires significantly more intense and continual professional nursing supervision and intervention to keep them alive; and, (3) which, without such continuous services and observation, is likely to lead to the death of the child. The medically fragile classification is limited to medically fragile and medically complex clients whose age is birth through 20 years old. Q: What is Martin County PPEC? A: Martin County Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) is a medical day care for special needs children, newborn to 20 years of age, with complex and fragile medical, developmental and technology dependent needs serving Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties. The skilled pediatric nurses, physical therapist, speech therapist, and respiratory therapist provide specialized care for exceptional children to ensure each child’s optimal health and well-being is in a fun, caring and educational environment. We are the best at this skilled. No doubt. Q: Where is Martin County PPEC located? A: Martin County PPEC is located at 310 SW Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994 Q: What are Martin County PPEC's hours of operation? A: Martin County PPEC is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Q: Who can refer medically fragile, complex children to Martin County PPEC? A: As the parent or guardian, you can contact Martin County PPEC at 772-288-6466 to refer your child to our pediatric program. Martin County PPEC will then contact your child’s physician in order to obtain a prescription and coordinate your child’s care. Physicians, case managers or social workers may also contact Martin County PPEC to refer your child or children to our program. Please call 772.288.6466 for a referral or referral forms to initiate admission. Q: Who can attend Martin County PPEC? A: Children with special medical needs and with a medically complex condition from birth though 20 years of age in Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties with a complex and fragile medical, developmental and technology dependent needs. Q: Is a physician's order required to attend Martin County PPEC? A: Yes, a physician's order is required to attend Martin County PPEC. If your child's doctor did not refer you to Martin County PPEC and you arrived to Martin County PPEC for Skilled Nursing Services without a precription, we will do the work for you and contact your child's doctor to acquire a prescription. Q: What is Martin County PPEC equipped to handle? A: Martin County PPEC is fully equipped and staffed with Specialists and Sub-Specialists, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, EMTs, and Paramedics to accommodate your child with a medical conditions ranging from respiratory problems, severe burns, cerebral palsy, post-transplants, tracheostomy care, oxygen administration, tube feeding, frequent medication administration, IV Administration, apnea monitoring, prematurity complications, congenital heart defects, lung defects and other congenital disorders, diabetes, failure to thrive, neurological disorders, colostomy, seizures, orthopedic conditions, palative care, plus much more. Q: What areas does Martin County PPEC serve? A: Martin County PPEC serves Martin County, Okeechobee County and Saint Lucie Counties. Q: Does insurance cover the cost of the medical day care services? A: Medical Day Care is covered by Medicaid, Medicare, some private insurance, and private pay. Q: What services does Martin County PPEC offer? Martin County PPEC offers: - Skilled Nursing - Recreational Services - Respiratory Care - Nutritional Support - Feeding/Swallowing Therapy - Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Speech/Language Therapy - Developmental Therapies and Pediatrician Recommendations - Special Education Programming and Activities - 45 Beds daily - Educational Toy-Filled Rooms - Onsite Playgrounds - Daily Art - Music - Recreational Activities - Field Trips - Transportation Available for Qualified Children Q: Are meals provided? A: Yes, nutritious meals are provided according to each child's dietary needs and restrictions Q: Is transportation available? A: Transportation for your child to and from Martin County PPEC is available for every child who qualify for Martin County PPEC services