For Hospital Discharge Planners & Referring Providers

Refer pediatric patients to Elite PPEC

Elite PPEC is a Florida-licensed Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility in Hollywood, FL serving medically complex children from birth through age 20. We handle the Medicaid PA paperwork, coordinate transport, and respond to every referral within one business day.

Intake Line: (754) 263-2925Send a Secure Referral

Intake nurse on duty Monday–Friday 7 AM – 7 PM. Weekend referrals answered the next business day.

1:5
Nurse-to-child ratio
1 day
Referral response SLA
Birth–20
Age range served
100%
Medicaid-covered

Clinical capabilities

Elite PPEC is staffed by licensed RNs, LPNs, CNAs, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and a full on-site therapy team. Below is a summary of the medical complexity we routinely manage in the PPEC setting.

Tracheostomy & Ventilator

  • Trach suctioning, site care, and stoma assessment
  • Ventilator management and weaning support
  • BiPAP / CPAP / HFNC supervision
  • Emergency trach change protocol

Feeding & GI

  • G-tube and J-tube feeding and site care
  • NG tube management
  • TPN administration
  • Feeding pump programming and monitoring

Seizure & Neurological

  • Seizure action plans and rescue meds
  • VNS management
  • Post-surgical neuro monitoring
  • Coordinated care with neurology team

Medication & IV

  • Complex medication administration (oral, IV, SQ, inhaled)
  • PICC line and central line care
  • IV fluid management
  • Medication titration per physician orders

Developmental & Therapies

  • On-site PT, OT, Speech, Behavioral (ABA), Respiratory
  • Art and Music therapy
  • Early intervention (birth–3)
  • Individualized developmental plans

Logistics & Coordination

  • Free door-to-door medical transport
  • Family training on equipment and emergency response
  • Progress notes shared with referring providers
  • Discharge-to-PPEC transitions handled end-to-end

Admission criteria

A child is likely a good fit for Elite PPEC if they meet the following:

  • Child is birth through age 20
  • Has a qualifying medically complex diagnosis (see conditions below)
  • Is Florida Medicaid eligible or already enrolled in a Florida Medicaid MCO
  • Has (or can obtain) a physician's prescription for PPEC services
  • Resides in Broward County or surrounding service area (Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Hallandale Beach, Plantation)

Qualifying conditions

Common diagnoses we admit. Not an exhaustive list — when in doubt, call.

  • Tracheostomy dependence
  • Ventilator dependence
  • Complex seizure disorders (including medication-resistant epilepsy)
  • Cerebral palsy with medical complexity
  • G-tube / J-tube / feeding tube dependence
  • Chronic respiratory conditions (BPD, chronic lung disease, CF)
  • Congenital heart disease post-intervention
  • Genetic and metabolic disorders
  • Post-transplant care coordination
  • Complex prematurity sequelae
  • Severe developmental delay with medical needs
  • Autism spectrum disorder with co-occurring medical complexity

How to refer a patient

Four steps. Most referrals turn into intake assessments the same day we receive them.

  1. 1

    Send the referral

    Fax discharge summary, current H&P, active medication list, current orders, and insurance information to (754) 263-2925 or email a secure summary to don.eliteppec@gmail.com. A signed physician prescription for PPEC is required — we can help obtain one if needed.

  2. 2

    One-business-day response

    Our intake nurse reviews every referral within one business day and contacts the discharge planner or case manager directly to confirm clinical fit and schedule an intake assessment.

  3. 3

    We handle the Medicaid PA

    Elite PPEC's intake team handles all Florida Medicaid prior-authorization paperwork on behalf of the family. Typical PA turnaround is 7–14 days. We follow up with the MCO so the family doesn't have to.

  4. 4

    Smooth discharge-to-PPEC transition

    On approval, we coordinate transport, confirm the care plan with the physician, and can begin services the same week. Nursing notes are shared back with the referring team.

Provider FAQ

Which Florida Medicaid MCOs does Elite PPEC work with?
Elite PPEC bills Florida Medicaid directly and works with all major Florida Medicaid Managed Care plans, including Sunshine Health, Simply Healthcare, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Better Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Community Care Plan, and Humana Healthy Horizons. If you're unsure about a specific plan, call us and we'll verify on the same call.
How quickly can a child start after discharge?
Once prior authorization is in place, children can typically start within 1–3 business days. In urgent discharge cases, we prioritize intake to avoid holding up the discharge.
Do you accept ventilator-dependent children?
Yes. Elite PPEC is staffed and equipped for ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and complex respiratory support. Our respiratory therapist and RN team coordinate directly with your pulmonology service.
What is the nurse-to-child ratio?
Elite PPEC maintains a 1:5 nurse-to-child ratio with additional therapy and support staff on-site. Higher-acuity children receive 1:1 or 1:2 attention as clinically indicated.
Can Elite PPEC coordinate home health wrap-around hours?
Yes. We routinely coordinate PPEC coverage alongside home health private-duty nursing hours so families have full-day coverage across settings.
Do you provide transport?
Yes — free door-to-door medical transport in specialized vehicles equipped for children with mobility and medical equipment needs. Transport is covered by Medicaid and included at no cost to the family.

Ready to refer a patient?

Our intake nurse is standing by. Call or email and we'll get back to you within one business day.

(754) 263-2925don.eliteppec@gmail.com

411 S 21st Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020 · Serving Broward County

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