Children's GAPP Program
Medicaid’s Georgia Pediatric Program (GAPP), an in-home nursing program is designed to serve eligible members based on a medical necessity determination(s) for children under the age of 20 years 11 months. Members seeking services through GAPP’s In-Home Nursing Program must have medically necessary nursing and/or personal care support needs for services to be approved.
GAPP offers the following services described below.
In-Home Skilled Nursing Services
Skilled Nursing Care is provided in the home.
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Gastrointestinal disorders
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IV therapies
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Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration & temperature
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Tube feedings
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Wound care
Personal Care Support Personnel
Personal care support personnel provide care to eligible GAPP members such as
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ADL (feeding, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene)
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Preparation of meals
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Light housekeeping, around the members’ personal space
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Assisting with mobility & ambulation and other services