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Pediatric Resource Center Connection
From Alyssa:
In a nutshell, our Family Facilitators work with families whose children are living in facilities, to try to put the supports in place so the children can move home (or move into a family home with a Lifesharing family, for instance). Our Pediatric Coaches work with those families who have those children already living at home, to provide support and training to help ensure the children can remain at home. PCs will also run Family Advisory Workgroups, which will be held a few times a year and also have state stakeholders in attendance (this project is brand new and these meetings haven't been held yet, so many details are still being worked out).
The target audience, in general, is children with medically complex conditions, ages birth-21, who are on Medical Assistance/Medicaid, and who qualify for at-home shift care nursing (though they may not be currently receiving such care due to a variety of factors). Typically, this would mean these children have conditions that affect several organ systems and require at least one piece of technology such as a trach, GI tube, or vent. Our services are provided at no-cost to qualifying families.
This is a statewide project; my location serves counties in NW PA, but anyone is welcome to reach out to any of the PCCRCs and we will connect them to the right location if necessary.
Pediatric Coaches Flyer Image Description: Along with the text, the flyer has a QR code that links to the Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers website and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo in the bottom left corner.
Text reads:
Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers
What is A Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center?
The Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers (PCCRCs) are dedicated to helping families and caregivers navigate the non-medical aspects of caring for a child with complex medical needs, ensuring they feel supported while receiving in-home care services.
We are committed to offering family centered support, with an emphasis on fostering communication, providing education, and connecting families to community resources. Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators work closely with families to deliver these valuable services.
Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators con help!
Your Child's Wellness, Our Priority!
Pediatric coaches
The Pediatric Coach offers dedicated support and guidance to caregiver teams helping them collaborate effectively in caring for the child by:
Problem-solving and conflict resolution as teams work together to meet the child's needs.
Empowering individual family members to confidently advocate. for their child's needs.
Bridging the gap between family, social, and medical goals to ensure holistic care.
Cross system coordination and resource sharing.
(814) 728-9400
milestonepa.org/health-care-quality-units/hcqu-northwest/
247 Hospital Dr., Roseland Bldg., Warren, PA 16365
Family Facilitators Flyer Image Description: Along with the text, the flyer has a QR code that links to the Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers website and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo in the bottom left corner.
Text reads:
Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers
What is A Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center?
The Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers (PCCRCs) are dedicated to helping families and caregivers navigate the non-medical aspects of caring for a child with complex medical needs, ensuring they feel supported while receiving in-home care services.
We are committed to offering family centered support, with an emphasis on fostering communication, providing education, and connecting families to community resources. Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators work closely with families to deliver these valuable services.
Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators can help!
Your Child's Wellness, Our Priority!
Family Facilitators
The Family Facilitator helps children with medical complexities from hospitals or facilities get back into the community and help to prevent institutional care by:
Meet with children, families, and providers in their homes and communities to assess needs and assist with the transition planning process.
Serve as a transitional coordinator until the child finds permanent placement in a family or community setting.
Connect with families, health organizations, hospital social workers, and discharge planners to discuss in-home care services and family-based alternatives to institutional care.
Collaborate with Health Care Systems, Managed Care Organizations (MCOS), and Department of Human Services (DHS) offices to accept referrals for children needing permanent family or community-based care.
(814) 728-9400
milestonepa.org/health-care-quality-units/hcqu-northwest/247
Hospital Dr., Roseland Bldg., Warren, PA 16365
Family Advisory Workgroups Flyer Image Description: Along with the text, the flyer has a QR code that links to the Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers website and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services logo in the bottom left corner.
Text reads:
Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers
What is A Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center?
The Pediatric Complex Care Resource Centers (PCCRCs) are dedicated to helping families and caregivers navigate the non-medical aspects of caring for a child with complex medical needs, ensuring they feel supported while receiving in-home care services.
We are committed to offering family centered support, with an emphasis on fostering communication, providing education, and connecting families to community resources. Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators work closely with families to deliver these valuable services.
Our Pediatric Coaches and Family Facilitators can help!
Your Child's Wellness, Our Priority!
Family Advisory Workgroups
The Pediatric Coach will also lead the Family Advisory Workgroups, designed to support families caring for children with complex medical needs. These workgroups offer families the chance to share valuable insights and feedback on the services they use including those provide by the PCCRC and other organizations. The Pediatric Coach will organize and host these meetings on a monthly or quarterly basis, offering options for virtual, in-person, or hybrid participation.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining your region's advisory workgroup. Your opinion matters!
(814) 728-9400
milestonepa.org/health-care-quality-units/hcqu-northwest/247
Hospital Dr., Roseland Bldg., Warren, PA 16365
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