Prescribed pediatric extended care for children with medical complexity – the solution Minnesota needs.
Prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) is a proven, innovative model that will improve access to care for families seeking an alternative choice to prolonged hospital stays when nursing is unavailable.
What is a PPEC?
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A center that provides nursing services and support to children with a medical complexity for up to 12.5 hours per day
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A dependable, safe alternative to home care nursing
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A team approach to care by combining trained caregivers and registered nurses to care for the child
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A holistic approach to caring for a child with medical complexity
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A place to provide ongoing family training and build confidence for the child’s transition off of services and into the community
Why a PPEC?
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Patients want to discharge from the hospitals and need dependable care options
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Provides cost savings to the state as compared to prolonged hospital stays due to lack of nursing
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It is an innovative solution to the healthcare workforce crisis
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Creates career growth opportunities for direct care workers
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This model is used in states across the U.S.
States Where a PPEC Facility Currently Exists
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a PPEC help integrate the child into the community?
It allows a child to discharge from a hospital institution to their home with their family.
The facility not only supports the child’s medical needs, but their social, educational (pre-k), and developmental needs to help them become more independent in their communities.
How many hours does a child spend at the PPEC?
This varies for each child and is determined by the physician.
The facility will be open for a maximum of 12.5 hours per day to accommodate parent work schedules, as well as before and after school options.
How long will a child use PPEC services?
The length of time a child uses this service varies for each child based on their ongoing need for medical interventions as determined by their physician.
Each child is reassessed on a regular interval with the goal for many to graduate from the program. Some of the more medically complex children may have an ongoing need.
Does a child have to choose between the PPEC or Home Care Nursing to receive their nursing care?
The facility provides an additional option to receive services in a community-based setting.
The physician and parent may choose PPEC, home care nursing, or a combination to best meet the needs of each child.
