02/05/2026
Did you know? HSHS Home Care Pediatric Services offers skilled care to pediatric patients ages newborn to 18 years of age in their homes. The focus of pediatric home care is on the health needs of the infant, child, adolescent in a family setting.
HSHS Home Care Pediatric Program directs activities toward helping pediatric patients attain and maintain their highest level of development and quality of health, while helping the family provide support. Efforts are also concentrated on the prevention of further disability, health teaching, and on appropriate referral to allied health professionals as needed.
Under the direction of the patient’s physician, HSHS Home Care can provide skilled services, such as: Nursing, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, Medical Social Work
Nursing services include:
Newborn weight checks
Pre-term infant home care (Beyond the NICU)
Preemie assessments
Oxygen use
IV chemotherapy (Broviac/Central/PICC)
IV antibiotics
Tube feedings (NG or G)
Port flush/access
PICC line management
Pre/post transplant nursing
Pre/post surgical care
Diabetes education/ Med management
Cleft lip/palate education/treatment
Congenital syndromes education & treatment
IVig
Cystic fibrosis education & monitoring
Cardiac assessment
A nurse is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Eligibility: The physician must certify and acknowledge that home care services are necessary, a plan for treatment has been established, and the patient is in need of the services outlined on the treatment plan. The physician will review the treatment plan periodically and re-certify any continuing need for service.
For more information, contact HSHS Home Care at 800-551-6566.
