About PPEC

PPEC

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care – skilled pediatric nursing care and therapy, all in one fun place.

BrightStart PPEC centers are the most reliable nursing and therapy option for special needs patients.

At BrightStart Pediatrics, our business is caring for kids. We focus on providing the best nursing care and therapy. Service is guaranteed and our staff ensures consistent care and ongoing assessment.

BrightStart PPEC Centers – Different By Design

Our facilities are clean, bright and comfortable. Only BrightStart centers offer separate rooms to support different developmental levels – infants, toddlers, non-mobile and preschool-aged children.

Nursing and Therapy

Oxygen & Apnea Monitors

Our population of infants includes many premature babies and lots of apnea monitors and oxygen. BrightStart’s PPEC enables parents to breathe easier with the security of knowing that their baby receives care from qualified pediatric nurses. Plenty of love doesn’t hurt either.

G-tubes (and other tube feedings)

From infants to preschoolers, from bolus feedings to pumps, this is the “frequent flyer” nursing intervention of the BrightStart population, Gastrostomy tubes or G-tubes. Care also includes patients with Jejunostomy tubes or J-tubes.

Tracheostomy Care

BrightStart cares for patients with tracheostomies. The experienced nursing staff also serves as a valuable resource for parents who need support and reinforcement in caring for their child.

Ventilator Management

Among the more medically complex patients at BrightStart are those with ventilators, again handled by experienced pediatric nursing staff. BrightStart works in collaboration with the Pulmonologist to assist in progressing and weaning children from the ventilator as appropriate.

… and many others!

BrightStart cares for infants and children with many different nursing needs, many of which are not as visible or obvious. Children may need nursing intervention for the treatment of cystic fibrosis or seizure disorders. Of course we can’t cover everything here; if you have questions, please get in touch with us!