By Araceli Gaona
January 2016 | 2016 Winter Newsletter
The Public Authority Registry maintains a pool of Independent Providers (IPs) who are available for in-home supportive services recipients (consumers). These care providers are carefully screened before being referred to IHSS consumers. In addition to the screening process, registry IPs must complete a special three hour Registry Introduction Training. The ultimate goal of this training is to provide the tools necessary for IPs to be better prepared to care for IHSS consumers. Topics covered during this special training include IHSS, universal precautions, reporting abuse, confidentiality, professionalism and work etiquette.
Any type of home care training is beneficial, and we highlight the training that each IP has received on the list we send you. Each IP has a list of completed training (a mini résumé) next to their name, and when a consumer receives a list of care providers from the Registry, they should consider all training that the IP has completed. Knowing that your IP has completed essential training can ease your mind when selecting a potential care provider. Training may also include other classes offered by Public Authority, such as Nutrition, Mental Health, First Aid, and others.
If you have more questions, or need a customized list of registry providers available to you, please contact the Public Authority Registry: (408) 350-3251.