PHS Home Menu Home About Legislative Efforts State Legislation GIVING BACK OUTCOMES LEADERSHIP OUR VALUES THE JOINT COMMISSION LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS STATE LEGISLATION FEDERAL LEGISLATION Downloads PPEC FAQs (PDF) Want to Get Involved? Leave your contact info below if you’d like more information Name* Phone* Email* CAPTCHA SUBMIT 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. Support H.F. 1522/S.F. 1970 to provide this crucial service for our most vulnerable population. When a child has access to a PPEC, they can spend their days at the center with peers while receiving medical care And come home at the end of the day to enjoy evenings with family and sleep at home – just like any child WHAT IS A PPEC? A center that provides nursing services and support to children with a medical complexity for up to 12.5 hours per day A dependable, safe alternative to home care nursing A team approach to care by combining trained caregivers and registered nurses to care for the child A holistic approach to caring for a child with medical complexity 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? Patients want to discharge from the hospitals and need dependable care options Provides cost savings to the state as compared to prolonged hospital stays due to lack of nursing It is an innovative solution to the healthcare workforce crisis Creates career growth opportunities for direct care workers 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? How many hours does a child spend at the PPEC? How long will a child use PPEC services? Does a child have to choose between the PPEC or Home Care Nursing to receive their nursing care? Our Story Giving Back Outcome Results Our People PHS HEADQUARTERS 2800 Cleveland Avenue North Roseville, MN 55113 COVINGTON, KY » FRANKFORT, KY » MINNEAPOLIS, MN » CLEVELAND, OH » COLUMBUS, OH » DAYTON, OH » AUSTIN, TX » DALLAS, TX » HOUSTON, TX » SAN ANTONIO, TX » MILWAUKEE, WI » © Pediatric Home Service Contact Us HOME COMMUNITY RESOURCES KIDS CORNER TERMS PRIVACY INTERPRETER NONDISCRIMINATION ACCESSIBILITY SITE MAP