Medical Services

Medical Clinic.

A fully certified primary care clinic located on campus provides ongoing health care five days a week. Staffed by a cadre of nurses, a pediatric nurse practitioner and a pediatrician, all children receive a full physical assessment within the first few days of placement.

When acute or chronic health problems are identified, they are treated immediately or referred to outside specialists such as neurologists, endocrinologists, etc. Each child's immunization status is reviewed and updated as needed. As a part of the ongoing process of health improvement and health maintenance, activities revolving around health education and patient teaching are a critical part of the overall program. Upon discharge, a "medical passport" accompanies each child providing comprehensive information about their care while at Casa Pacifica and any needed follow-up action for disease conditions or routine evaluations.

The Medical Clinic also sees children in the foster care system who have left Casa Pacifica and need follow-up medical care. As the scope of medical clinic services expands, all children in Ventura County's foster care system will be able to be seen at the clinic. For an appointment call the Medical Clinic at 805-445-7832.

Nursing Services.

Nurses are on duty 16 hours a day, seven days a week to provide a health appraisal for each new admission and immediate intervention when needed. Nurses also handle the administration of all medications and provide first aid and immediate medical attention/advice as needed. The nurse practitioner is on-call 24/7 to consult with staff about medical/health concerns.