HMS provides skilled nursing care round-the-clock seven days a week. Teams of pediatric nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), under the leadership of the Director of Nursing Services and the Medical Director, enable HMS to accommodate children with severe disabilities and complex medical conditions.

Licensed nurses support students’ safe and full participation in their school program. They administer medications, tube feedings and nebulizer and other treatments at the student’s location allowing school activities to proceed with little interruption. Open communication between nursing and families eases the transition from home to school and smoothly reintegrates a child returning from a medical procedure or hospitalization. We expertly handle any medical emergency and arrange transport for students to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a little over a mile away.

Every student is assigned to a nursing team—who are passionate about caring for children with disabilities—for continuity of care and family contact. CNAs provide personal care and nurturing, alert to any change in youngsters’ medical condition and emotional wellbeing. A daily communication book circulates among the team and goes home with each student.

Our team goes beyond basic daily needs. Medical specialties such as nutrition, orthopedic care involving brace fittings and adjustments, optometry, dentistry and more are provided on-site, ensuring that children receive ongoing support for their success. Please be aware that there may be circumstances when a student requires additional nursing care that may be covered by personal insurance.