What is Pediatric Home Healthcare?

Dependable Health Services home pediatric care program focuses on medically compromised children from birth through young adult. Our highly trained specialty nurses carry out physician care plans in the comfort of the patient’s home. Not only are our home healthcare nurses exemplary practitioners, but they are trained to work with children in a comforting and engaging manner.

Our support, education, and compassionate case management are here to give your family peace of mind. We work closely with you to help keep your loved one safe, reduce hospitalizations, and prevent challenges before they arise—because your family’s well-being is at the heart of everything we do.

Our Pediatric Services

HOSPITAL TO HOME

Assisting with discharge planning
Reinforcing education for the newly diagnosed and chornic illness patients
Empowering families and caregivers tobe confident in the care and management of disease processes
Reducing re-hospitalization with recognition of early signs of exacerbations and communications with providers

HIGH TECH NURSING

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

High risk patients
Social Determinants of Health
Weight and growth monitoring
Ensuring immunizations are current
Assisting with access and follow up to community resources
Support and education of parents
Empowering parents and caregivers to ensure success

CYSTIC FIBROSIS CARE/EDUCATION

Medication Management
Education on diet and exercise
Ensuring immunizations are current
Assisting with access to specialists and support with follow up appointments
Assisting with access to community resources/support for caregivers

RESPIRATORY CARE/EDUCATION

Tracheostomy care and management
Home Ventilator management
Apnea monitors
Oxygen Management
Suctioning
Pulmonary Toileting
Asthma education at home and at school
RSV management, education on signs and symptoms for high risk patients

CARDIAC CARE/EDUCATION

ENDOCRINE CARE/EDUCATION

Diabetes blood sugar and insulin management
Knowledge of insulin pumps
Education of diet and exercise
Sick day education
In school education
Thyroid Dysfunctions
Obesity

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

Ostomy management, support, and education
Nutritional support
Failure to thrive
Cleft Palate
Nasogastric tube management
Gastrostomy tube management
Management of skin problems related to gastrostomy
Use of pumps and bolus feedings

CEREBRAL PALSY CARE/EDUCATION

Parent/Caregiver Emotional Support
Therapeutic Communication
Prevention of injury
Increasing mobility/Range of Motion
Maintaining fluid and nutritional intake
Support with caregiver by providing licensed nurses and caregivers when appropriate to provide respite care for families/caregivers

For more information on our services or to inquire which insurances we are contracted with, please contact us today.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY

“Everyone that came to the home was very helpful and very respectful and always with a good attitude and on time. If I had to use the agency again, Dependable Home Health, I would highly recommend the same people to come back.”

“Alex G. and Lyndi H. really improved my father’s condition, he went from a walker to a cane to no cane and he can now use the stairs! Will definitely recommend to friends and family.”

"I want to thank Dependable's nurses for their professional care of me following a surgery I had in August 2024. They taught me valuable exercises for the care of my incision. I want to thank them for the home care!"

“Alain (PT), Linda and Suzane have offered exceptional service, care, and knowledge in their fields. They worked as a great team helping me get stronger and healthier. Always patient, teaching me to help and heal myself. Professional and personable. Easy to like. Thank you.”

“I don’t think I’ve had a better PT than Rick C. He is so personable to his patients. It was such a pleasure to have someone come to my home that was as nice and caring as he is.”

“Thank you Summer for being an amazing Home Healthcare nurse. It is a wonderful gift to be cared for in a tough time by such a professional, knowledgeable and caring nurse.”