• Agency Nurse Assignments   (PDF File)
  PCHC nurses are assigned responsibility to support provider agencies throughout the SE Region of Pennsylvania. This list identifies the nurse assigned to each provider agency as well as the county in which he/she routinely works.
• Breast Health and Wellness Brochure   (PDF File)
  This informational brochure was designed for people with limited language skills. It includes tips for healthy living, planning for breast health, and limiting risks of breast cancer.
• Developmental Disabilties Nursing Guidebook   (PDF File)
  Nurses from the Philadelphia Nurse Network recognized that nurses new to the field of developmental disabilties nursing needed a resource that could provide useful information about the specialty of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) nursing.
  
  The Developmental Disabilities Nursing Guide also provides useful information about the I/DD system in the United States and specifically how I/DD services are provided in Pennsylvania. Specific nursing issues are examined including certification, delegation, documentation and health promotion. The various roles of the I/DD nurse in a residential agency are explored.
• Dysphagia Resource Booklet   (PDF File)
  A directory developed by the Southeast Region Dysphagia Summit Task Force Committee designed to be a resource guide to help meet the needs of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Family Health Information Recording System - Family HIRS   (PDF File)
  A medical record keeping system designed to meet the needs of families and individuals.
• Health Information Recording System (HIRS)   (PDF File)
  A medical record keeping system designed to meet the needs of individuals, caregivers and health care professionals. All HIRS Appendix Forms can be downloaded from the Forms web page.
• Let's Talk About Sexual Abuse Booklet   (PDF File)   New!
  This booklet is for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and their families. It explains what sexual abuse is, what to do if you are abused and how to get help.
• Nurses Survey Report (Final Version)   (PDF File)
  Report on a survey of nurses working in small community residential homes in the Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania.
• Regional Dental Provider Survey   (PDF File)
  A summary of results prepared for the Southeast Oral Health Task Force Policy, Advocacy & Regulatory Committee. Information was collected from the regional dental provider survey that took place in the 5 counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia) across the Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania.
• Sexual Abuse Brochure   (PDF File)   New!
  This brochure outlines critical issues regarding sexual abuse. Information answers questions including: What is sexual abuse? What you should look for? How you can help? It provides guidance on what you should do if you suspect or witness sexual abuse and provides information on organizations who can help.
• Special Needs Unit (SNU) Contact Flyer   (PDF File)
  Call the Special Needs Unit (SNU) regarding EPSDT, Transition Issues, Grievances and Appeal Processes.

Publications Available for Request

• A Little Book About Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  Booklet to help people better understand GERD, to recognize possible symptoms of GERD, and to obtain proper treatment for GERD.
• Dysphagia Booklet
  A guide for those providing support in the residential home to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have a diagnosis of dysphagia or GERD (gastroestophageal reflux disease) or swallowing disorders.
• Educational Training Catalog
  A listing of trainings offered by PCHC.
• Hospital Admission and Discharge Planning
  A tool to assist individuals, families, advocates, residential and support staff, agency nurses and supports coordinators in an appropriate hospital admission and safe discharge.
• Management of Pain for People with Mental Retardation & Other Developmental Disabilities
  Booklet used as a tool to help providers, family members, caregivers and individuals understand pain management for people with mental retardation and other disabilities.
• Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC) Brochure
  An informational brochure of services PCHC provides to the 5 counties (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, & Philadelphia) in the Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania.
• The Wheelchair Booklet
  This booklet is intended to assist people, families, advocates, residential supports staff, agency nurses and supports coordinators to obtain safe and appropriate wheelchairs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).