Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has brought many changes to our communities and our day-to-day lives along with an excess of differing media coverage that may be confusing to children. Because of this, parents and family members, school staff, and other trusted stakeholders play a crucial role in helping children understand COVID-19 in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes…
The Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center (PPEC) is a nonresidential, family-centered health care service for medically or technologically dependent children (Pierce et al., 1987). The PPEC model is a novel and innovative approach to address the complex needs of these families. Advancements in medical technology have greatly improved the survival rates of infants and children with multiple health problems. According…
