The Governor's budget proposes the redesign that PCA program by
1. Changing access to PCA services - requiring that a recipient have had at least two needs for assistance in activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.);
2. Simplifying and creating greater consisteny in the process of assessing for and authorizing PCA services;
3. Improving consumer health, safety, choice and control by promoting separation of housing and services, requiring professional supervision of all recipients, and requiring that a responsible party live with the consumer who can't direct there own care; and
4. Requiring all PCA agencies and agency staff meet standards, including training and a 310 hour limit on the time a PCA can work each month.
Approximately 2,100 individuals are expected to lose access to PCA services. Hours for some recipients will be increased (5,000) and will be reduced for others (6,000). About 350-400 people will be affected by the requirement to have a responsible party live with the consumer who can't direct their own care.
Friday, February 27, 2009
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Welcome to Class A Home Care and PCa Providers
Welcome to this blog which is designed to keep both Class A and PCA home care providers up-to-date on regulatory and other changes that may affect your business. My name is Barbara Burandt. I am both a nurse and an attorney who has worked in home care for many years. I welcome your feedback and questions.
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