OVERVIEW OF PEDIATRIC SERVICES
Genesys Home & Hospice Care is committed to providing the best interdisciplinary health care possible to the infants, children, and adolescents we serve. Our specially trained pediatric team of nurses, therapists, social workers, home health aides, and dietitians are on hand to provide the services in accordance to the child’s physician’s plan of care. Services are provided in consideration of each family’s daily routine, teaching them to become confident caregivers.

SERVICE AREA
Genesys Home & Hospice Care service area includes the following counties: Genesee, Lapeer and Shiawassee, Oakland & Livingston north of M-59, and Saginaw-Tuscola south of M-46. We serve patients at their place of residence, whether it be their own home, assisted living, or foster care facility.

MATERNAL & INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES (MISS)
The birth of a child is a very exciting time for mother and family. Designed for people on Medicaid, the Maternal and Infant Support Services program can help make the birth and transition of caring for a new baby a safe and positive one for both mother and infant. <p>Working with the mother’s physician, our nurses, registered dietitian, and medical social workers follow the mother-to-be through pregnancy, as well as following mother and child for one year after birth.

The MISS Nutrition Program
A registered dietitian, nurse, and medical social worker work together with the new mother in to teach proper nutrition and technique in feeding the child. In the Maternal Support Program, the mother will learn to:

PEDIATRIC HOME CARE SERVICES
Many acute illnesses and aggravations of chronic conditions can be treated effectively at home. Our pediatric nurses coordinate the home care team so that the child’s physician can closely monitor each child. Our Pediatric Home Care Team can assist with:

PEDIATRIC PALLATIVE CARE
The mission of the Genesys Home & Hospice Care PINWHEELS Program is to improve quality of life for infants and children living with serious illnesses and their families through supportive care.


The Goal of Pinwheels
To maintain comfort, function and dignity according to your child’s developmental stage and your family’s unique needs and expectations. The focus is on the child instead of the disease so that physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs are addressed, and all gain the strength and ability to cope; thus improving your quality and quantity of time together.

Who Qualifies for Pinwheels
Any child living in our service area from birth to 18 years determined to living with a serious illness as determined by the child’s physician.

Pinwheels is Supportive Care
Supportive care uses a team approach that includes your child and family as members. Nurses, social workers, therapists, clergy, and volunteers combine their skills to help your family provide living care to your loved one under the direction of your child’s physician.

Supportive care complements standard home care by enabling treatment of the whole person; offering friendship as well as medical care according to your child’s needs and wishes.

PAYMENT OF SERVICES