Home is not the hospital, and the hospital is not home. Homecare services allow children with short-term or chronic medical needs to receive safe and appropriate pediatric care in the comfort of their own homes.
What is pediatric homecare?
Family First Homecare offers home health care services designed to support children with various medical needs in the comfort of their home. Their services are focused on providing high-quality care tailored to the specific needs of each child.
Pediatric homecare looks different for every child and family, but it can often include services including:
- Registered Nurses administer medications, care for wounds, and manage conditions.
- Physical Therapy focuses on improving a child’s mobility.
- Occupational Therapy helps the child develop skills used in daily activities.
- Managing medical equipment such as feeding tubes or monitoring devices.
The goal of pediatric homecare with Family First is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care that helps children thrive in their home environment while supporting families in managing medical or therapeutic needs.
How can homecare benefit my family?
Homecare offers a wide range of benefits for families, providing essential support while allowing your child to receive high-quality care in the comfort of home. Here’s how home health care can make a difference for your family:
- Personalized Care: Homecare services are tailored to your child’s specific needs. This individualized approach means your child is getting the exact care that they need without the fluorescent lights of a hospital.
- Flexibility: Our nurses work with your family to create a schedule that works for everyone involved. It becomes a part of your family’s routine without disrupting your day-to-day life. It eliminates the stress of traveling to and from doctor’s offices and hospitals.
- Family Involvement: Receiving care at home allows the whole family to be involved with your child. Siblings, pets, and grandparents can be around without restrictions like visiting hours. We also empower you as a caregiver by offering guidance and support to help you effectively manage your child’s care so you can have peace of mind when a nurse isn’t around.
- Cost-effective: With fewer visits to the emergency room and shorter hospital stays, homecare is often a more cost-effective option for families.
How can homecare help support my child?
Homecare can play a crucial role in supporting your child’s health and well-being, offering personalized care in the comfort of your home. Here’s how it can benefit your child:
- Comfortable Environment: Homecare allows your child to receive care in a familiar, stress-free environment, improving their physical and emotional well-being. Their house, their toys, their bed.
- Emotional Support: Our nurses are here to support your family not only physically but emotionally as well. They help navigate challenges and provide reassurance, ensuring you and your child feel supported and cared for.
- Consistency: With homecare, your child’s medical team can provide consistent, continuous care, ensuring that all treatments, therapies, and medications are managed effectively. This helps to prevent setbacks and reduces the risk of hospital readmissions.
- Support in the transition from hospital to home: Leaving the NICU or PICU might cause some anxiety. Our specially trained team brings together qualified and experienced professionals in pediatric homecare to ensure that your child is kept safe during their transition.
By choosing homecare, you’re giving your child the opportunity to thrive in the best possible environment for their health and development—at home, surrounded by loved ones, while receiving the expert care they need to feel better and stay healthy.
We are here to support you and your family on your homecare journey, ensuring your loved ones have everything they need to live a full life in the comfort of home.
Interested in homecare services? Contact us!