This research is specifically targeting medically fragile children and their families. The Department of Health and Hospitals states that a medically fragile child is one who: "require(s) nursing services or therapeutic interventions for all or part of the day due to their complex medical conditions." This may include but is not limited to: tracheostomy care, respiratory care, gastrostomy feedings, therapies, etc. Please specify any children in your home that may be deemed or diagnosed as medically fragile. Briefly discuss their diagnosis or diagnoses, age they received the diagnosis, and the care they require on a daily basis that is specific to their diagnosis (i.e. medications, feedings, and/or oxygen). |