Our Services
Skilled Nursing, Compassion and Dedication
At VIVA, we believe in providing more than just health care; we offer support, understanding, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of the children and families we serve.
As a specialized pediatric home health care provider, we focus on the unique challenges that come with caring for infants, children, and young adults up to 20 years of age. Our team is not only equipped with the medical expertise required for a wide range of health conditions but also brings compassion and dedication to each home, ensuring your child receives the highest quality of care tailored to their individual needs.
Expert care for long-term conditions requiring continuous monitoring and management.
Precise handling and administration of medications, ensuring the correct dosage and timing for your child's specific needs.
Gentle and effective care aimed at supporting recovery and healing after surgery.
Integration of various medical and therapeutic needs into a cohesive care plan, facilitating communication among all caregivers.
Private Duty Nursing and Skilled Nursing Visits
We specialize in patient care for infants and children (ages birth through 20 years of age) with the following:
- Apnea – Cardiac Monitoring
- BiPAP – Breathing / Respiratory Assistance
- Cough/Assist – CPT (Chest Physiotherapy)/ Suctioning
- CPAP – Breathing/Respiratory Assistance
- G-tube/G-J tube – Feeding Tubes
- Oxygen Therapy – Nasal Cannula or Supplemental Oxygen
- Infusion therapy – IV
- IPV – Breathing Assistants
- Nebulizer – Breathing Treatments
- NG tube – Feeding Tube, Nutritional Management
- PICC line care – Central Line Care or IV Dressing Change
- Pulse Ox – Oxygen Saturations
- Complex Care Coordination – Ketogenic Diet, Shunt, VP Shunt or VNS (Vagal Nerve Stimulator or Vagus Nerve Stimulator)
- TPN – Nutritional Supplement, Short-Gut Syndrome
- Tracheostomy (Trach, Airway)
- Ventilator – LTV 950, LTV 1150, Trilogy Respiratory Support
Our Services
Speech-Language Therapy
Our Speech-Language Therapy services are dedicated to addressing a wide array of communication and swallowing disorders in children. Through comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans, our licensed speech-language pathologists aim to enhance each child's ability to communicate effectively and eat safely. This includes therapy for:
Speech Disorders:
Targeting issues with producing sounds in syllables or saying words incorrectly to the point that listeners can't understand what's being said.
Language Disorders:
Focusing on difficulties in understanding or putting words together to communicate ideas.
Articulation Disorders:
Working on the clarity of speech sounds and patterns of speech.
Non-Oral Communication:
Implementing alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) strategies for children who are non-verbal or have severe speech limitations.
Oral-Motor Disorders:
Addressing challenges in the movement of muscles in the mouth, lips, tongue, and jaw, including difficulties with swallowing, speech, and feeding.
Feeding Disorders:
Helping children who have difficulty with eating or swallowing due to physical, behavioral, or neurological reasons.
AAC Needs:
Assessing for and implementing devices and systems that help children with severe speech or language problems to communicate.
Physical Therapy
Our Physical Therapy services focus on helping children reach their full potential in terms of movement and function. Key areas of focus include:
Gross Motor Delays:
Addressing delays in achieving motor skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.
Mobility Difficulties:
Enhancing movement capabilities to improve a child's ability to participate in daily activities.
Strength, Balance, and Coordination:
Building muscle strength and control for better stability and coordination.
Range of Motion:
Increasing flexibility and movement in joints and muscles.
Postural and Tone Concerns:
Correcting and managing issues related to posture and muscle tone, including hypotonia and hypertonia.
Neuromuscular Disorders:
Providing support for conditions affecting the nerves and muscles, enhancing movement and function.
Orthotic and Equipment Needs:
Assessing for and facilitating the use of braces, walkers, and other devices to support mobility and activity.
Occupational Therapy
Our Occupational Therapy services are designed to help children achieve growth milestones. Occupational therapists assess and treat fine motor delays, sensory processing issues, and difficulties with daily living activities. Services include:
Fine Motor Delays:
Enhancing the small movements of the hands, fingers, and wrist to improve tasks like writing, buttoning, and using utensils.
Arm/Hand Strength:
Building strength in the upper extremities for improved function and endurance in daily activities.
Eye-Hand Coordination:
Improving the ability to coordinate hand movements based on visual input, crucial for tasks like catching a ball or writing.
Self-Care Skills:
Teaching essential daily living activities such as dressing, grooming, and feeding, promoting independence.
Sensory Processing Disorders:
Addressing issues in the way the brain processes sensory information, helping children respond more effectively to their environment.
Adaptive Equipment Needs:
Evaluating and providing tools that assist in performing daily activities.
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