A Team Select Hero in Orlando

At Team Select Home Care, we believe every child we serve like the hero they are.

Luke is one of them.

Now 7 years old, Luke began receiving services through Team Select in 2018 (formerly Integrity Health Services) after an incredibly challenging start to life. What began as a full-term pregnancy at 38 weeks quickly turned into a medical emergency that would shape his early years.

A Challenging Beginning

During delivery, a severe infection was introduced, leading to life-threatening complications for both Luke and his mother, Mahalia. Luke was diagnosed with neonatal sepsis caused by Escherichia coli and bacterial meningitis at birth.

He spent 170 days in the NICU and ICU.

For his parents, Mahalia and Eric, those months were filled with uncertainty, strength, and unwavering love.

When Luke was finally discharged home, he required ongoing skilled nursing care. That’s when Team Select stepped in to continue supporting his needs in the comfort of home.

Private Duty Nursing at Home

Luke is serviced through Team Select’s Private Duty Nursing (PDN) program, which provides one-on-one skilled nursing care for medically fragile children in the comfort of their own homes.

Private Duty Nursing allows children with complex medical needs to receive consistent, individualized clinical support outside of a hospital setting. For Luke, that includes:

  1. Ongoing monitoring for seizure disorders
  2. Support related to his VP shunt and hydrocephalus
  3. G-tube management
  4. Coordination of care tailored to his unique needs

PDN is more than medical oversight, it creates stability. It allows children to grow up surrounded by family, routines, and familiar spaces.

In a full-circle moment, Luke’s mother, Mahalia (a registered nurse), recently began working with Team Select. Her professional background, combined with her lived experience as Luke’s caregiver, reflects the heart of pediatric home health: partnership, compassion, and advocacy.

Navigating Complex Medical Needs

Due to complications from his early infection, Luke developed a complex medical history that includes:

  1. Perinatal anoxic ischemic brain injury
  2. Hydrocephalus with VP shunt placement
  3. G-tube dependence
  4. Cerebral palsy
  5. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
  6. Seizure disorders

Children with medically fragile conditions require consistent, coordinated care; not only for medical stability, but to help them grow, develop, and most importantly; make progress at home.

And Luke continues to do just that.

Celebrating Luke’s Milestones

Despite significant medical challenges, Luke continues to make meaningful progress.

Today, he walks independently and can say a few words. He loves singing, watching television, and playing with his toys. His smile lights up any room, and he gives the biggest hugs.

Milestones look different for every child, but they matter deeply to the families who fight for them every day.

Luke’s strength and resilience remind us that progress is powerful, and home is often the best place to grow stronger.

Pediatric Home Nursing in Central Florida

Luke receives services through Team Select’s Orlando-area office:

875 Concourse Parkway South, Suite 13
Maitland, FL 32751-6147

Our Central Florida team provides pediatric private duty nursing for medically fragile children throughout Orlando, Maitland, and surrounding communities.

Private Duty Nursing support allows children like Luke to:

  1. Receive skilled clinical oversight tailored to their unique needs.
  2. Maintain continuity of care.
  3. Reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
  4. Grow and progress in a familiar environment, at home.

But beyond clinical care, choosing Team Select as your provider of care means stability, partnership, and trust.

The Team Select Difference

Luke is more than a child with a complex diagnosis.

He is a son. A singer. A toy enthusiast. A bright light in every room he enters. Families like Mahalia and Eric’s inspire us every day. Their dedication, strength, and advocacy for their child reflect the heart of what pediatric home health care is all about.

Luke is a true Team Select Hero, and we are honored to walk alongside his family on this journey.

Learn More About Pediatric Private Duty Nursing in Orlando

Team Select Home Care proudly serves medically complex children across Central Florida. If your child requires skilled in-home nursing care, our Orlando team is here to help guide you with compassion and expertise. Fill out the form below and a Team Select care expert will be in contact with you!

Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Private Duty Nursing in Florida

Pediatric private duty nursing provides one-on-one skilled nursing care for children with complex medical needs in the comfort of their home. Services may include medication administration, seizure monitoring, G-tube care, ventilator support, and ongoing clinical assessment tailored to the child’s care plan.

Children under 21 with medically complex conditions who require continuous skilled nursing may qualify. Eligibility typically depends on a physician’s order and approval through Florida Medicaid or private insurance coverage. Visit our Florida Family AMFC page to learn more about eligibility and to speak with a local care expert!

Pediatric private duty nurses commonly support children with:

  • Seizure disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Feeding tube dependence
  • Hydrocephalus and VP shunts
  • Neurological or developmental impairments
  • Other medically fragile conditions

Care plans are individualized to meet each child’s specific clinical needs.

Consistent in-home nursing provides ongoing monitoring, early identification of health changes, and medication oversight. This continuity of care can help reduce avoidable emergency room visits and hospital readmissions while supporting safe care at home.

Florida Family Programs, including the Family Home Health Aide (FHHA) program, allow eligible family members to receive training and provide certain home health aide services under licensed provider oversight. These programs are designed to expand access to care for medically fragile children while supporting family involvement in the child’s daily care.

Families should consult with their provider or Medicaid plan for specific eligibility details.

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