To prevent further injury after a fall, it is important to know how to safely get back up by following these five steps.
Newsletter Catagories
Consumer Responsibilities
Put Affairs in Order for Loved Ones
No one ever plans to become sick or be disabled, yet planning can help ease the journey through an emergency and end-of-life.
Helpful Care Provider Interview Tips for Consumers
The first step in establishing a successful consumer/ care provider relationship is interviewing potential caregivers over the phone and in-person.
On-Call Registry Safety Net
This service is a state-mandated backup provider system for eligible In-Home Supportive Services consumers who unexpectedly find themselves temporarily without an Independent Care Provider.
Designate Your Provider Through the ESP
In the past, consumers had to complete the Recipient Designation of Provider (SOC426A) form on paper and mail it to IHSS. Now, IHSS consumers have the option of hiring their care providers electronically in just five quick steps.
Prepare Now for Emergencies Later
It is important to consider your individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. Making the effort to create an emergency plan right now is a smart strategy to help you and your loved ones stay safe during and after an emergency.
The Registry Helps IHSS Consumers Connect with Caregivers
The Registry uses technology to build lists of providers whose skills and available work schedule match the individual needs and preferences of the consumer. Through this program, the consumer is empowered to contact, interview, and hire care providers of their choosing.
The Importance of Efficient Timesheet Approval
As an employer, it is the consumer’s responsibility to approve the timesheet in a respectfully quick timeframe after it has been submitted by the provider. When a consumer delays signing a timesheet, the paycheck for the provider will also be delayed.
Health and Safety Spring Cleaning Guide
A cluttered home could not only pose health and safety risks, but can also increase stress by distracting us and overwhelming our senses.
Emergency Back-up Registry for COVID-19
The EBR differs from the standard Registry by focusing solely on consumers who need to hire a new care provider because they have either been exposed to COVID-19 or infected by COVID-19, or because the care provider had to stop working for other reasons related to the pandemic, such as not having access to childcare while sheltering-in-place.