The Children's Center for Specialized Care (Pediatric Sub Acute Unit)
Making a difference, one child at a time
Named One of the Best In State for Skilled Nursing Care! .
Whittier Hospital Medical Center's Children's Center for Specialized
Care has been designed to care for children who are too ill or technologically
dependent to receive care at home.
Although these children may no longer require traditional hospital care,
they continue to need the constant supervision and services provided in
a professional "sub-acute" health care environment. The Children's
Center offers that special level of care and caring to each of its patients
- and more. Because the Center is located on the Whittier Hospital campus,
the acute-level hospital services are close at hand, should the need arise.
Most Common Pediatric Sub-Acute Medical Conditions
- Coma
- Congenital Disease
- Developmental Disabilities
- Near Drowning
- Neuromuscular Degenerative Disease
- Prematurity
- Respiratory Disease
- Spinal Cord and Head Injuries
- Tracheotomy Care
- Ventilator Dependence
- G Tube Dependent
- Birth Abnormalities
Call for Assessment and Admitting
Please call (562) 907-1621 or (562) 907-1791 or
click here for more information on the Whittier Hospital Medical Center Children's Center.
About Whittier Hospital Sub-Acute Pediatrics Unit
Our Treatment Team
Our treatment team is an interdisciplinary group of health care professionals
specially trained to meet the unique care needs of our young patients.
Each carries the appropriate licenses or credentials for their respective
positions.
The Children's Center treatment team is under the direction of our
Medical Director who is board certified in the specialties of pediatrics
and critical care. Other team members include nurses, social workers,
respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, speech and
language pathologists, special education teachers, child life specialists,
pharmacists and dietitians.
These professionals work together to create individualized health care
plans to address each child's specific problems and requirements.
They meet regularly to review the treatment plan and to evaluate each
child's progress, making adjustments as needed.
Our Facility
Our patient environment is designed for children, with brightly decorated
rooms, well-equipped group spaces and a pleasant home-like setting. Colorful
artwork, a private outdoor play courtyard and other environmental stimulation
encourage our patients to participate in activities to the extent they are able.
Family Support Network
Family involvement is an integral part of each patient's care and treatment-planning
process, and a key to maximizing their child's potential for recovery.
Family members are educated about the injury or disease process, and they
participate in conferences with the treatment team to keep abreast of
their child's functional status and progress. The team also helps
support family members by providing a sympathetic, supportive environment
for them to share their feelings and experiences.
Assessment and Admission
To determine a child's need for the sub-acute level of care provided
through our Children's Center for Specialized Care, a representative
from our treatment team will visit the child in the hospital to review
diagnostic test results, the patient's history and physical status.
There is no charge for this evaluation.
If the child is admitted, a supplemental assessment by the entire treatment
team will be used as the basis for developing the patient's individualized
goals and treatment plan.
Referral Procedures and Insurance
Referrals to our program may be made by calling our Social Worker at 562.907.1621.
Our no-cost evaluation should be initiated within 24 hours of the referral.
Whittier Hospital Medical Center's Children's Center for Specialized
Care is certified by Medi-Cal, and care is covered by most other public
and private insurance plans.