Children with craniofacial disorders can have an impact on their growth, development and appearance. There are surgical treatments for many conditions like clefts of the lip and palate, craniosynostosis microtias and other birth defects.
Our team of experts is committed to meeting your child's health needs. We provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment for children with clefts or other craniofacial disorders. We work together with your child and you to ensure positive outcomes and a smoother transition into adulthood.
The craniofacial care clinic is staffed by experts in a wide range of clinical and academic fields. All are committed to providing the best level of care possible for your child. The team consists a plastic and neurosurgeon as well as a speech pathologist, an orthodontist, and a nurse specialist. Together, they provide integrated care for your child.
Our craniofacial specialists offer a full range of treatments, including non-invasive therapies for many disorders, surgery to correct facial deformities, and pain management services. Our doctors are dedicated to offering the most advanced technologies and procedures. We also ensure that your child has a comfortable and stress-free experience.
We are CCS approved Special Care Centers. This means that we have dedicated care coordinators to assist with the coordination of your care. This team works with you to make sure that your family understands the diagnosis and medical treatment plan.
Our craniofacial experts at Seattle Children's Hospital treat a wide range of disorders affecting the face, ear, skull and jaw. These conditions include cleft lip, cleft palate, craniosynostosis, Crouzon syndrome, and Pfeiffer syndrome.
* Children who have a cleft, cleft palette or other craniofacial defect are more susceptible to ear infection and hearing loss. Treatment can be provided to prevent these conditions, and reduce the risk for recurrent infection or hearing loss.
Our team can provide reconstructive surgeries for malformations such as cleft lip or palate, as well as ear, eye, nose, and mouth deformities. To achieve the best results, we use the latest techniques and procedures.
We provide complex and minimally-invasive treatments for patients with craniofacial diseases, such as endoscopic surgery to remove asymmetrical skull bones and cranial reshaping to correct asymmetrical skull bones. We also perform laser therapy for birthmarks and skin anomalies that can be difficult to treat, such as hemifacial microsomia (a facial condition in which the chin and cheeks do not align properly).
The craniofacial team at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital offers a full range of services that will meet your child's needs for the rest of their lives. The program is staffed by experts in craniofacial, oral and maxillofacial, neurosurgery, audiology, otolaryngology, speech pathology, psychology and nutrition.
The team that treats your child's craniofacial problem will meet with your child and you to discuss your concerns and specific issues. They will also go over treatment options. They will then work with you and your child to create a treatment plan that is right for your family.
FAQ
What is an infectious disease?
An infectious disease is caused either by bacteria, viruses, parasites or both. Infectious diseases are spread quickly by close contact. Measles, rubella (German measles), pertussis (whooping cold), rubella (German measles), measles), chickenpox and strep throat are just a few examples.
What does the term "healthcare" mean?
The delivery of services that promote good mental and physical health is called health care.
What are the primary goals of a health care system?
Three of the most important goals for a healthcare system are to provide quality care at a reasonable cost, improve health outcomes, reduce costs, and help patients.
These goals have been combined into a framework called Triple Aim. It is based upon research from the Institute of Healthcare Improvement. IHI published this in 2008.
This framework is meant to show that if we concentrate on all three goals together, then we can improve each goal without compromising the other.
They are not competing with each other. They support one another.
In other words, people who have less access to healthcare are more likely to die as a result of being unable or unwilling to pay. This lowers the overall cost for care.
It is also important to improve the quality and cost of care. It also improves the outcomes.
What would happen if Medicare was not available?
Americans will become more uninsured. Employers will be forced to terminate their employees' plans. Many seniors will also be paying more for prescription drugs and other services.
Statistics
- Healthcare Occupations PRINTER-FRIENDLY Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. (bls.gov)
- For the most part, that's true—over 80 percent of patients are over the age of 65. (rasmussen.edu)
- The healthcare sector is one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. economy, accounting for 18% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020.1 (investopedia.com)
- The health share of the Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to continue its upward trend, reaching 19.9 percent of GDP by 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Over the first twenty-five years of this transformation, government contributions to healthcare expenditures have dropped from 36% to 15%, with the burden of managing this decrease falling largely on patients. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to Find Home Care Facilities
Home care facilities provide assistance for people who require it. This includes elderly people who do not want to leave their homes, disabled people who cannot move around independently, and those who suffer from chronic illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. These facilities provide services like personal hygiene, meal preparations, laundry, cleaning and medication reminders. They also offer transportation. They often work with rehabilitation specialists, social workers and medical professionals.
Referrals from friends, family members or local businesses are the best way to locate a home care provider. After you have identified a few providers, you can inquire about their experience and qualifications. It is important to find a provider who can work flexible hours in order to fit your schedule. Also, make sure they offer emergency assistance 24/7.
Your doctor or nurse might be able to refer you. If you don't know how to search, try searching online for "home healthcare" or "nursing home". You can use websites like Yelp and Angie's List or HealthGrades to compare nursing homes.
For further information, you may call the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), or Visiting Nurse Service Associations (VNA). These agencies will have a list that lists local agencies that provide home care services.
It is crucial to find a quality home care agency, as many charge very high fees for patients. Some agencies can charge as much as 100% of the patient's income. Avoid this problem by selecting an agency that has been highly reviewed by the Better Business Bureau. Get references from past clients.
Some states even require home care agencies to register with the State Department of Social Services. For more information, contact your local government office.
Consider these factors when looking for a homecare agency.
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Be wary of any company that asks you to pay upfront before receiving services.
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Be sure to choose a reliable and established business.
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Particularly if you pay out-of-pocket, be sure to get proof of insurance.
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Verify that the state has granted the agency license.
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For all costs related to hiring the agency, request a written contract.
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Confirm that the agency provides follow-up visits after discharge.
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Ask for a list if credentials and certifications.
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Do not sign anything without reading it first.
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Pay attention to the fine print.
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Check if the agency is bonded and insured.
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Ask how long the agency has been operating.
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Verify that the State Department of Social Welfare has granted the agency a license.
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Find out if there are complaints against the agency.
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Contact your local government office that regulates home-care agencies.
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Ensure that the staff member answering the phone is qualified to answer questions about home care.
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Talk to your accountant or attorney about the tax implications for home care.
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Always obtain at least three quotes for every agency providing home care services.
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Accept the lowest offer, but don't settle for anything less than $30 per an hour.
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Keep in mind that you might need to pay more than one home care agency visit per day.
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When signing contracts, read everything carefully.