Nursing Services

Newly referred children are usually visited at home by the nurse. The home visit focuses on parental concerns, as well as the areas of feeding, sleeping, toileting, discipline, and childcare. After the initial visit, the nurse continues to be available to families for guidance in issues on health and nutrition.

A Medical Director specializing in developmental pediatrics is available for consultation at Boyer Children’s Clinic. Medical services provided in the community are not duplicated, but are supplemented by communication between Boyer staff and the primary health care provider. In order to provide comprehensive management of the child’s disability, the team meets with the Medical Director periodically. Other specialty medical clinics and screenings are offered as needs dictate.

Many families provide their own transportation. Boyer Children’s Clinic attempts to arrange transportation for any child who has no other means of attending.

Fees are charged based on ability to pay after consideration of other resources. When determining the source(s) for payment of our services, the family’s eligibility for third party payments, such as medical insurance, Dept. of Health, Medicaid, and Division of Developmental Disabilities from the State of Washington and Part C of IDEA are thoroughly explored. Many medical insurance companies require a referral before services can begin. No child, however, is denied services because of their parent’s inability to pay.