PHS Journey Home
Journey Home
A program backed by the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services
Journey Home is more than a program—it’s a lifeline for families bringing a medically complex child home. Created by PHS, it brings expertise, heartfelt support, and a level of understanding that only comes from years of experience with pediatric home care.
With the help of our dedicated Home Care Nursing (HCN) team, you come home sooner, stay stronger longer, and feel truly supported every step of the way.
Key Components
Rapid-Deploy Nursing Team
Priority staffing to quickly and safely transition to home care.
Comprehensive Care
Delivering proven care provided by our interdisciplinary team of experts. Home Care Nursing | Respiratory & DME | Infusion & Pharmacy | Clinical Nutrition | Social Work | Case Management | Education
Education with Simulation
Hands-on caregiver training, bedside practice, clear checklists, readiness checks.
Local Partnerships
Collaborate with community agencies to provide access to respite programs, peer connection, and more
Remote Tech Monitoring
Proactive oversight of respiratory, infusion, and other equipment.
School Coordination
Work with districts to support return to learning and routines.
How The Journey Home Works
Referral
One referral to PHS activates a multi-disciplinary intake.
Assess
Home/environment review, equipment needs, and care plan alignment.
Prepare
Simulation-based caregiver training; supplies & DME staged; nursing scheduled.
Start at Home
Rapid-deploy nursing begins; pharmacy/respiratory/infusion services start.
Stabilize & Succeed
Community program connections, school coordination, and follow-ups in the first 30–90 days.
Why PHS and How We Measure Success
With PHS, you get a coordinated pediatric team and clear proof it’s working.
- One coordinated pediatric team—HCN, respiratory/DME, infusion/pharmacy, education, and social work—delivers smooth, proven care at home.
- We track results: faster discharges, fewer avoidable hospital returns, higher caregiver readiness and satisfaction, and stronger provider feedback.
Get Started
For Providers
- Refer a patient to your PHS contact or through the referral portal.
- We’ll initiate intake, align the plan, and schedule training and start-of-care.
For Families
- Ask your care team about PHS Journey Home, or contact us directly to learn more.
- We’ll walk you through eligibility, training, and next steps.