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Delivery of Chronic Care
An Education Program About the Lives of Children with Chronic Illness
Project D.O.C.C. is a teaching program which educates individuals about chronic illness and it's impact on families and communities. Project D.O.C.C. is committed to children with all types of chronic illness, regardless of diagnosis. The program was designed to incorporate all aspects and issues involved with the health care and education of children with chronic illness.
Project D.O.C.C. is the culmination of parent-professional collaboration. It was developed as a family-centered, community based pediatric training program.
Parents of chronically ill children present the program.
The parents involved in this program are committed to promoting quality care and quality lives for their children. They believe professionals are as vital to the child's well-being within the family and community as they are to their health and education. When appropriate, professionals who are expert in their field are invited to take part in the presentations.
Each parent and professional will complete a training program enabling them to be well-versed in the goals and objectives of Project D.O.C.C.
Project Goals
The intent of this program is to provide the individual with a parent perspective of Family-Centered Care:
* To understand the impact of a sick child on family dynamics.
* To appreciate the value of and encourage the referral for support services.
* To promote empathy and understanding regarding the chronic process.
* To advocate for families and encourage parent/professional relationships.
Target Audience
All those involved in the care of children with chronic illness:
Physicians
Nurses
Teachers
Social Workers
Therapists
Pastoral Care Givers
Programs
Grand Rounds
Full-day Conferences
Seminars
Family-Centered, Community-Based Workshops
Project D.O.C.C. is a non-profit educational corporation. Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated. Please make tax-deductible checks out to:
Project D.O.C.C.
One South Road
Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1905
Inquiries should be directed to the authors of Project D.O.C.C.:
Donna Jean Appell, RN
Maggie Hoffman
Nancy B. Speller, RN
Patricia Lipps Weiner, MS, CCLS
Telephone: (516) 365-0959 Fax: (516) 365-4339
This is a temporary site for Project D.O.C.C. The Official Project D.O.C.C. website is currently under construction.
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