WHAT IS. . .
​PRIVATE-DUTY NURSING?

Private Duty Nursing (PDN) is provided as in-home care by Registered Nurses (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) . Private-Duty Nursing focuses on one-on-one medical care. While the range of what a nurse can do is vast some of the services they specialize in is:

G-Tube Feedings

This refers to the process of safely giving nutrition through a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) for children who cannot eat by mouth. Our team is trained in:

• Setting up the feeding equipment properly
• Administering the feeding as prescribed by the doctor
• Documenting each feeding to track your child’s progress and ensure consistency
• Observing outcomes to monitor how your child is responding and make any needed adjustments

Ostomy Care

Ostomy care involves helping children who have a surgically created opening (called a stoma) that allows waste to leave the body. Our skilled team provides gentle, professional support with:

• Cleaning the area around the stoma to keep it healthy and prevent infection
• Inspecting the skin and stoma regularly to catch any issues early
• Changing ostomy bags and lines as needed to ensure comfort and proper function

Oral Suctioning

Oral suctioning is a gentle medical procedure used to help children who have trouble clearing saliva, mucus, or other secretions from their mouth. This is important for keeping their airway clear and making breathing, eating, and comfort easier.
Our trained caregivers use a small suction device to carefully remove these secretions, helping prevent choking, infections, or discomfort. It’s a quick, safe process that supports your child’s health and well-being—especially when they can’t do it on their own.

CPT Vests and Nebulizer

These are special tools used to help children with breathing difficulties keep their lungs clear and healthy.

• CPT Vests (Chest Physiotherapy Vests) gently vibrate the chest to help loosen mucus in the lungs. This makes it easier for children to cough it up or for caregivers to suction it out, helping prevent infections and improving breathing.
  
• Nebulizers turn liquid medicine into a fine mist that can be inhaled through a mask or mouthpiece. This helps deliver medication directly into the lungs—perfect for conditions like asthma or other respiratory issues
  

Treatments Trach, Vent, and O2 Care

Some children need extra help with breathing, and that’s where these specialized treatments come in. Our trained and compassionate team is here to provide safe, expert care with:

• Trach (Tracheostomy) Care – A trach is a small breathing tube placed in the neck. We keep the area clean, monitor for any issues, and make sure the trach is working properly so your child can breathe comfortably.
  
• Vent (Ventilator) Support – A ventilator helps children breathe by moving air in and out of their lungs. We carefully manage ventilator settings, monitor breathing, and respond quickly to your child’s needs to keep them safe and stable.
  
• O2 (Oxygen) Therapy – When extra oxygen is needed, we make sure it’s given at the right amount and in the right way—whether through a nasal tube, mask, or trach. We monitor oxygen levels and adjust as needed to support healthy breathing.
  

IV and TPN Care Psycho-Social Assessments

• IV and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) Care
  Some children need to receive fluids, medications, or nutrition through an IV (a small tube inserted into a vein) or TPN, which provides essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream when a child can't eat by mouth.
  Our skilled team manages these with the highest safety standards—monitoring the IV site, preventing infections, and ensuring your child receives the right amount of nutrients or medication to stay strong and healthy.
  
• Psycho-Social Assessments
  We care for the whole child—not just their medical needs. Our team also takes time to understand each child’s emotional, social, and mental well-being through gentle psycho-social assessments. This helps us support not just your child, but your entire family, with the right resources, encouragement, and care planning.
  

Care Coordination and Training

When it comes to your child’s health, teamwork and communication make all the difference. Our nurses play a key role in care coordination, working closely with your child’s doctors, therapists, and other specialists to make sure everyone is on the same page. This ensures your child receives the most effective, well-rounded care possible—without anything slipping through the cracks.
We also provide training and support for families and caregivers, so you feel confident and empowered in your child’s care. Whether it’s learning how to use medical equipment, understanding medications, or managing daily routines, we take the time to teach you in a way that’s clear, compassionate, and personalized.

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