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Infusion Therapy
How to do a Needleless Valve or Cap Change on a Central Line
PHS IV Nurse Susan Fitzsimmons knows all too well the concerns that families can have when faced with changing their child’s central line cap. For such a seemingly quick...
Traveling With Your Medically-Fragile Child
“Anything that a normal healthy child can do so can she, there’s just a little more baggage. I just want people to know that it is possible. Your kids,...
Step-by-Step Farrell Valve Bag Instructions
Your child needs nutrition and good calories through his or her enteral feedings—not excess air bubbles. A key part of a feeding system is a Farrell Valve bag, which...
Prevent Infection with Proper Surface Cleaning
Bacteria are lurking in your home — in the places where you and your family spend most of your time. Surface areas can become contaminated in any number of...
Top 5 Reasons to Use a PHS Supply Sheet
“Where is that _____?!” Not the frazzled question you want at 3 a.m. PHS parents who diligently use a supply sheet for their children’s home health care medical equipment...
Proper Hand Washing is the Best Way to Prevent Infection
Clean hands can save lives. Infections pose a health threat for any child—especially as we head into the flu season and spend more time indoors—but they can be particularly...
We’re Thankful to Provide Your Home Care Services
Thank you. And you. And you, too. All of us at PHS are so thankful to provide homecare services to your child and your family. You are a great...
Infusion Pharmacy Services for Kids With Special Needs
Take a quick tour of the PHS Pharmacy, meet Pharmacist James Roemer, and watch PHS Pharmacist In Charge Jill Liebers describe how staff members coordinate, store and dispense medical...