To be eligible for Pediatric Day Health Care services, the child must be medically fragile with an acute or chronic health problem(s) that requires skilled nursing care and therapeutic intervention (developmental delays included) during all or part of the day. Children with behavioral issues without medical issues would not qualify for a PDHC.

STAR Center Pediatric Day Health Care may establish admission criteria based on the compatibility of the nursing needs of the children served and our ability to meet those needs. The child must be medically stable as determined by their attending physician as they must approve their plan of care. The child must be up to date with their vaccinations and provide a record of this.

Some of the medical diagnoses that can be managed by STAR Center Pediatric Day Health Care are the following, but not limited to:

1. 1. Asthma
   2. Blindness
   3. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
   4. Cardiopulmonary defects
   5. Cerebral Palsy
   6. Colostomy Care
   7. Cystic Fibrosis
   8. Developmental Delays
   9. Diabetes
   10. Down Syndrome
   11. Failure to Thrive
   12. Feeding Disorders/Oral Aversions
   13. Fetal Alcohol & Drug Disorders
   14. Gastrostomy-Jejunostomy Tube Care
   15. Genetic Chromosomal Disorders/Syndromes
   16. Hypertonia/Hypertonia
   17. Metabolic Disorder
   18. Nasogastric Feedings
   19. Nephrological Monitoring Catheterizations
   20. Neurologic Disorders/Paralysis
   21. Nutritional/Gastrointestinal Conditions
   22. Orthopedically Impaired
   23. Reflux Disorder
   24. Respiratory Disorders
   25. Seizure Disorder/Management
   26. Spina Bifida
   27. Tracheostomy
       

        

If the child is receiving services from Central Valley Regional Center, STAR Center PDHC will request a comprehensive referral packet for potential admission. This will allow us to get a better understanding of the child’s medical history, current needs, and allow proper assessment to determine if the child is a good fit for placement.

If your child does not utilize Central Valley Regional Center, STAR Center PDHC will obtain the necessary information from the family and the child’s primary care physician.

The Administrative Team will schedule a visit/meeting with the child and family prior to admission.

Admission Process

STAR Center Pediatric Day Health Care will complete the following:

1. Complete an initial meeting with Central Valley Regional Center and the child’s family
2. Give tour of facility
3. Discuss the child’s nursing needs, recreational needs, and plan of care
4. Fill out all admission documents
5. Visit child’s home if family has consented and if necessary

The child’s plan of care is developed and tailored to the specific needs and interests of each child. It is necessary that each staff member at STAR Center Pediatric Day Health Care is dedicated to following the plan of care.

On-going duties of the Administrative Team will include but not be limited to the following:

1. Review of all assessments, including strengths, weaknesses, and needs by all team members present to determine if the plan of care is still appropriate.
2. Review of all medical needs and documents from the child’s primary care physician.
3. The Plan of Care will be reviewed to ensure that the assessments are still relevant and make any updates, if necessary.
4. The facility will, after every review, make available and interpret the assessments and objectives to the support staff, and when lawful, to the child’s family or authorized representative.
5. These reviews will be done on either a semi-annual or annual basis.

The Administrative Team will meet in the event of special circumstances such as: lack of progress, significant changes in medical condition, or extreme maladaptive behavioral situations. The Administrative Team will also meet in the event of the 30-day notice of discharge.