| Term | Children's Medical Day Care |
|---|---|
| Code | PH-1250.1650 |
| Definition | Child care programs that provide skilled nursing, respiratory care, tracheotomy and feeding tube care, rehabilitation therapies (occupational, physical, speech), medication administration, medical monitoring and other specialized services as well as opportunities for social interaction for medically fragile and technology dependent children (e.g., those who rely on a ventilator) whose needs cannot be met in a traditional child care setting. The programs are generally staffed by nurses, nurses aides and others with experience in caring for children with chronic medical conditions. Care may be provided in a variety of settings including a child care center, a health care facility, a family child care home or the child's own home. |
| Created | 12/1/10 |
| Changed | 2/27/12 |
| Use References |
Children's Medical Childcare Children's Medical Child Care Children's Medical Daycare Day Care for Chronically Ill Children Medical Childcare Medical Child Care Pediatric Day Health Care |
| See Also References |
Child/Adolescent Health Centers (LN-1480) Pediatrics (LV-6800) |
| External Classification Terms |
Child Care (NPC P02.03) Child Day Care (NTE P33) Day Care-Children (UW 7.1.03.01) Family Community Support (ACH H-01) Individual, Family and Community Support (USA IF-330) Individual/Family Services (CAN IF-330) |
| Related Concepts |
After School Programs Children and Youth Day Programs Early Childhood Programs/Services |
| Facet | Service |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | "Weisman Medical Day Care Program – Pennsauken", Weisman Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital website, http://www.weismanchildrens.com/facilities.aspx?cat=PennsDay |
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