rHappy July everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer thus far. We are in for a hot one for sure. Now is a good time to remind your staff about heat safety and to be cognizant of signs and symptoms of heat-related illness. I would like to share just a few ways we have helped our staff... Continue Reading
June is usually the most frantic month in the annual legislative calendar, and this past month did not vary from that reality. The month was dominated by bill deadlines, the state budget process, and looming initiatives that have qualified to appear on the November General Election ballot unless... Continue Reading
Where can a mandated abuse reporter file a possible abuse or neglect incident in California? Answer: “Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be made by mandated reporters, or in the case of reports pursuant to Section 11166.05, may be made, to any police department or... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Position Location AB 2185 (Jackson D) Employment Agencies: Domestic Workers: Would enact important consumer protections that would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies from collecting fees directly from home care clients to pay... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. According to a recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, healthcare is one of the most dangerous places to work. Homecare field staff members who provide services on behalf of private duty agencies, hospices, Medicare-certified home health agencies, and home... Continue Reading
On Thursday, June 27, the California Legislature voted to approve the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Tax package as part of the state’s new budget agreement. Included in the MCO package is a $62 million dollar investment in private duty nursing (PDN), which will help improve... Continue Reading
Getting to know Melody Hall Care Manager- Home Care Parentis Home Care Providers Inc. www.parentishealth.com What prompted you to enter the field of home care/home health or hospice? Home Care is near and dear to my heart.... Continue Reading
Happy June CAHSAH Members! I am thrilled to share the success of our recent Annual Conference & Expo which brought together industry professionals, experts, and industry leaders from all over our great state and country. Our Conference is a testament to the hard work and... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
CAHSAH held a very successful and well-attended Annual Conference & Expo last week at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. The conference kicked off with a hospitality suite on Monday evening hosted by Heffernan Insurance Brokers. This began... Continue Reading
