Martin County PPEC

Martin County PPEC Looking for a medical daycare for your special needs child? Check out Martin County PPEC: http://www.MartinCountyPPEC.com. Lucie Counties. to 6:00 p.m.

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. POSTING GUIDELINES

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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.

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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 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 and St. The 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 in a fun, caring and educational environment. 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. Q: Who can refer medically fragile, complex children to Martin County PPEC? A: As the parent or guardian, you can contact Martin County PPEC 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 children to our program. Call 772.288.6466 for referral forms. Q: Who can attend Martin County PPEC? A: Children with special medical needs from birth though 20 years of age in Martin and St. Lucie Counties with 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, we will contact your child's doctor to discuss. Q: What is Martin County PPEC equipped to handle? A: Martin County PPEC is fully equipped and staffed to accommodate children with 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, plus much more. Q: What areas does Martin County PPEC serve? A: Martin County PPEC serves Martin and St. Q: Does insurance cover the cost of the medical day care services? A: Medical day care is covered by Medicaid, Medicare and some private insurance. Q: What services does Martin County PPEC offer? A: Martin County PPEC offers:
- Skilled Nursing
- Recreational Services
- Respiratory Care
- Nutritional Support
- Feeding/Swallowing Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech/Language Therapy
- Developmental Pediatrician
- Special Education Programming and Activities
- 30 Beds
- 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 those who qualify.

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05/07/2023

Great time at Martin PPEC! The children love the guitar and singing!

11/01/2022

MANAGE DIABETES AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

Take steps to improve your health. Talk with your primary care provider about how you can manage your diabetes, follow the ABCs, and create a diabetes care plan. Research has shown that taking action soon after being diagnosed can help prevent diabetes-related health problems such as kidney disease, vision loss, heart disease, and stroke. If your child has diabetes, be supportive and positive. Work with your child’s primary care provider to set specific goals to improve their overall health and well-being.

06/14/2020

COVID and Medically Complex Children
National and international epidemiologists suggest that children with novel coronavirus infections have milder illnesses when compared to adults. However, heightened attention to the needs of children with medical complexity is advised, as these children might be more susceptible to the severe respiratory complications associated with COVID-19. Here is a statement from Developmental Pediatrics and Neurology affirms the rights to treatment of all individuals. Additional information can be found on the Utah Medical Home portal.

Recommendations:

This is a good time to reach out to the children with medical complexity and their families in your care and guide them through this time. Families are anxious and you can:

Reassure them of your support
Review and update their child’s plan of care
Establish clear lines of communication and action, if concerns arise
Affirm that your medical team is available and willing to help.
Subspecialist Clinic Strategies
Children who require care from a pediatric subspecialist during this time are encouraged to contact the clinic for visit options. If the child should be seen in person for an exam, procedure, or treatment, the clinics have infection control processes in place to protect all involved. Only 1 person can accompany the child to the appointment. If possible to conduct a routine visit via technology, an appointment can be made for a televisit.

Address

310 SW Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL
34994

Telephone

+17722886466

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