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Tavares Pediatric Center

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Interdisciplinary Model of Care

Interdisciplinary Model of Care

Interdisciplinary Model of Care

At Tavares Pediatric Center our interdisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, and medical professionals work with the parent(s)/guardian to develop an Individualized Person-Centered plan of care to include short and long term goals and objectives, to maximize each resident's potential for growth and well being.

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Services Provided

Interdisciplinary Model of Care

Interdisciplinary Model of Care

  • 24 hour/365 day ICF-IID Skilled Nursing Care
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Case Management Services 
  • Physician on-call 24 hours 
  • Education Services
  • Onsite Day Program for TPC residents
  • Nutrition/Dietary Services
  • Physical Therapy 
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Therapy
  • Program Coordination
  • Recreation/Leisure Activities 
  • Social Services
  • Parent(s)/guardian/care giver education and teaching
  • Discharge Planning

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Criteria for Admission

Interdisciplinary Model of Care

Criteria for Admission

Given the specialized care provided at TPC there are specific Admission criteria such as:


  • The child must receive all nutrition and hydration via a G-Tube/J-Tube
  • The child must meet criteria for an ICF-IID level of care
  • The child must be non-ambulatory
  • TPC prioritizes admissions based on need and urgency of the case
  • We ask that you have the chi

Given the specialized care provided at TPC there are specific Admission criteria such as:


  • The child must receive all nutrition and hydration via a G-Tube/J-Tube
  • The child must meet criteria for an ICF-IID level of care
  • The child must be non-ambulatory
  • TPC prioritizes admissions based on need and urgency of the case
  • We ask that you have the child's parent(s)/guardian contact TPC to schedule a tour and initial meeting to discuss our program
  • The child must be a Rhode Island resident aged 17 and younger


For Admissions Contact:  

Pauline Imbruglia, LCSW 

 401-272-7127

pimbruglia@tpcri.com



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