by Shannin | Jun 19, 2026 | 2014 Summer, Health, Managing Providers, Newsletter, PA Registry, Safety
June 2014 | 2014 Summer Newsletter The Urgent Care Registry (UCR) is available for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) consumers who have at least 50 hours of authorized services per month, and have an urgent need for immediate service. The UCR finds replacements when...
by Shannin | Jun 19, 2026 | 2014 Summer, Health, Newsletter, Safety
June 2014 | 2014 Summer Newsletter As summer brings warmer weather, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water! The summer heat can cause our bodies to perspire more, and this can easily cause dehydration if we are not replenishing our body’s water supply....
by Shannin | Jun 19, 2026 | 2014 Summer, IHSS, Managing Providers, Newsletter, PA Registry, Safety
June 2014 | 2014 Summer Newsletter Here to Assist You in Locating Providers The Public Authority Registry recruits, screens and refers care providers for consumers of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). Our staff is available to assist consumers in finding care...
by Shannin | Jun 19, 2026 | 2014 Summer, IHSS, Managing Providers, Newsletter, Safety
June 2014 | 2014 Summer Newsletter As a consumer of IHSS services, you are the employer of your care provider. Your care worker, or care provider, considers your home as a place of employment. This is true, even for a family member who is caring for you. The workplace...
by Shannin | Jun 19, 2026 | 2014 Summer, IHSS, Newsletter, Timesheets, Wages
June 2014 | 2014 Summer Newsletter In September 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor released new overtime pay regulations for In-Home Care Providers (IPs) to become effective January 1, 2015. The proposal requires overtime pay for In-Home Care Providers (IPs), when...