Empowering Families:
Our Family-Centered Approach
Private Duty Nursing for Medically Complex Children
Your Child May Qualify for Private Duty Nursing If They:
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Have a tracheostomy and/or require ventilator support.
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Receive continuous nutrition via a G-tube, NG-tube, or intravenous feeding.
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Are dependent on oxygen, alongside other medical requirements.
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Have complex medical conditions such as frequent seizures or cardiac monitoring.
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It requires 24-hour care due to multiple or chronic medical conditions. conditions
Feeding Tubes, Suctioning & Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Apnea & Oxygen Monitoring
Tracheostomy & Ventilator Management
Catheters, Drains & Ostomy Care
CPT Vest Therapy
Medication Administration
Skilled Pediatric Nursing at Home
At Loving Hands Homecare Pediatrics, we understand the importance of continuity and comfort in caring for medically fragile children. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality of care in a familiar and supportive environment, allowing your child to thrive while remaining close to their loved ones. We specialize in pediatric nursing services designed to bring advanced medical care directly to your home, ensuring peace of mind for your family.
Our dedicated team addresses various medically fragile conditions, offering personalized support tailored to each child's needs. These conditions include:
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Spina Bifida
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Neuromuscular Diseases
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Seizure Disorders
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Acute/Chronic Respiratory Disease
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Congenital Heart Defects
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Transplants
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Renal Diseases
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Traumatic Injuries
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Congenital Abnormalities
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Developmental Delay
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Down’s Syndrome
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Cerebral Palsy
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Hypoxic Brain Injury
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Intellectual Disabilities
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Near Drowning
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Cancer
Transition Planning
We ensure a seamless transition by collaborating with your current healthcare provider or the discharging hospital. This includes managing all necessary medical records, equipment transfers, and securing authorizations.
Inquiry and Consultation
Contact us to arrange an initial consultation where our Admissions team will discuss your child’s specific needs and outline how we can provide support.
Assessment and
Care Plan
Our clinical team will perform a detailed evaluation to understand your child’s healthcare needs, based on which we will craft a customized care plan uniquely tailored for your child.
Initiation of Treatment
Following insurance approval and finalization of the care plan, our skilled team will start providing dedicated nursing services at your home, ensuring your child receives compassionate and professional care.
We prioritize medically fragile students' educational success and well-being by providing integrated care from home to school. Our approach involves:
Seamless Care Transition:
Our nurses accompany students to school, ensuring continuous care throughout the day.
Personalized Support:
Tailored nursing services address each student’s unique needs, providing consistent support at home and in the classroom.
Individualized Care Plans:
Our dedicated team follows customized care plans, creating a nurturing environment that supports academic progress and overall health.
This approach ensures that students receive specialized care while thriving in their educational journey.
Unified Care:
Bridging Home and School
Coming Soon:
Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program
Loving Hands Pediatrics is excited to participate in the soon-to-be-launched Florida Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children Program.
About the Program:
The Home Health Aides for Medically Fragile Children Program is designed to meet the critical need for compassionate and skilled caregivers. By providing specialized training for parents, we offer the opportunity to become certified home health aides, ensuring their children receive the exceptional care they need. This initiative guarantees expert care in a loving environment and allows parents to earn an income while caring for their child. Our program includes comprehensive training and ongoing support, empowering caregivers to deliver high-quality, personalized care at home.
Program Eligibility:
• The child must be 21 or younger, eligible for Medicaid, and currently receiving skilled care or respite services.
• Caregivers must be 18 years or older to participate.
• Completing required training and passing a Level 2 background screening are mandatory for caregivers.
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Will the company cover the cost of training?Yes, the caregiver is provided with the training and certification required to participate in the program at no cost.
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What does the training program involve?The program consists of 86 hours of training, which includes 40 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of nursing skills practice, and 16 hours of supervised clinical experience. Caregivers must also complete CPR certification, HIV/AIDS training, and an annual 12-hour in-service training.
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Why was the program created?The program addresses the shortage of healthcare workers and gaps in Private Duty Nursing (PDN) coverage for medically fragile children. It also allows family members to be employed while ensuring continuous care for their child.
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Will it impact my child's Medicaid eligibility if I exceed the Medicaid income limit while working as a Family Home Health Aide (FHHA)?This matter is under consideration in Florida. Other states have implemented safeguards to ensure children retain Medicaid eligibility even if parental income exceeds limits. Florida is expected to adopt similar protections, and updates are forthcoming. For more details, you can check the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) updates.
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What hourly wage will I earn as a family caregiver?The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is currently establishing the hourly wage for family caregivers through a fee schedule for Home Health Agencies. This schedule will determine Medicaid's reimbursement rates for certified family caregivers. While we do not have the finalized pay rates yet, we will ensure you are updated as soon as this information becomes available.
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When will the program be fully implemented?The program is awaiting finalization by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and updates will be provided as soon as the policies are officially in place.
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How can I begin the application process?We invite you to stay connected with us! While we await the final guidelines from the state, we are dedicated to keeping families informed and facilitating your training and employment. To express your interest, please fill out the form on our website. Our Admissions team will contact you and keep you updated as we receive more information.
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What is the Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children Program?This program allows family members to become trained and certified as Home Health Aides (HHAs) to care for your medically fragile child at home. Once certified, family caregivers are reimbursed through the agency for their caregiving services.
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Can more than one family member participate in the program?Current state guidelines on how many family members can participate are still pending. However, the final ruling will clarify how many family caregivers can provide services for the same child.
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What types of medical conditions qualify a child as medically fragile?Children with complex, long-term medical needs such as chronic illnesses, severe disabilities, or conditions requiring specialized care qualify under this program.
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Who is eligible for this program?The child must be under 21, Medicaid-eligible, and enrolled in the Medicaid Managed Medical Assistance (MMA) or Children’s Medical Services (CMS) program. Caregivers must be at least 18, pass background checks, and complete a state-approved training program.
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What happens if a non-Medicaid program like KidCare covers my child?Unfortunately, children covered under programs like KidCare or Florida Healthy Kids that require premiums or co-pays are not eligible for this program.
Our dedicated team addresses various medically fragile conditions, offering personalized support tailored to each child's needs. These conditions include:
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Spina Bifida
-
Neuromuscular Diseases
-
Seizure Disorders
-
Acute/Chronic Respiratory Disease
-
Cystic Fibrosis
-
Congenital Heart Defects
-
Transplants
-
Renal Diseases
-
Traumatic Injuries
-
Spinal Cord Injuries
-
Congenital Abnormalities
-
Developmental Delay
-
Down’s Syndrome
-
Cerebral Palsy
-
Hypoxic Brain Injury
-
Intellectual Disabilities
-
Near Drowning
-
Cancer
Tracheostomy & Ventilator Management
Catheters, Drains & Ostomy Care
Feeding Tubes, Suctioning & Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Apnea & Oxygen Monitoring
Medication Administration
CPT Vest Therapy
Private Duty Nursing for Medically Complex Children
Your child may qualify for Private Duty Nursing if they:
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Have a tracheostomy and/or require ventilator support.
-
Receive continuous nutrition via a G-tube, NG-tube, or intravenous feeding.
-
Are dependent on oxygen, alongside other medical requirements.
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Have complex medical conditions such as frequent seizures or cardiac monitoring.
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Require 24-hour care due to multiple or chronic medical conditions.
