by Shannin | Sep 18, 2026 | 2017 Fall, Communication, Consumer - Provider Relationship, Managing Providers, Newsletter, Providers, Well Being
By Araceli Gaona October 2017 | 2017 Fall Newsletter Working as an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) care provider can be extremely fulfilling for the individuals who are choosing to perform this vital work. IHSS care providers tirelessly help the most vulnerable in...
by Shannin | Sep 17, 2026 | 2017 Summer, Health, IHSS, Newsletter, PA Training, Programs, Providers, Training
By Shannin Prather July 2017 | 2017 Summer Newsletter In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Independent Care Providers (IPs) are now able to earn a second certificate for completing training classes. The new certificate will be given to IPs who finish all six of the...
by Shannin | Sep 15, 2026 | 2017 Winter, Health, Mental Health, Newsletter, Safety, Well Being
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter Newsletter As our bodies mature, we are often prescribed numerous medications to maintain our health. According to a 2010 article in American Nurse Today, “44% of men and 57% of women older than age 65 take five or more...
by Shannin | Sep 15, 2026 | 2017 Winter, IHSS, Newsletter, Policy Updates, Provider Role, Providers, Santa Clara County
By Shannin Prather January 2017 | 2017 Winter Newsletter In February 2016, changes to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provider Enrollment Agreement Form (SOC 846) went into effect, caused by the new rules regarding overtime and travel time pay. All IHSS care...
by Shannin | Sep 10, 2026 | 2016 Fall, Communication, Consumer - Provider Relationship, Managing Providers, Provider Role
October 2016 | 2016 Fall Newsletter November is National Family Caregiver Month. To acknowledge all of the wonderful care providers working with consumers of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Santa Clara County will celebrate IHSS Caregiver Week from November 13...
