Upcoming Event

October 13
State Chapter Meeting (Virtual)
Details & Registration

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Resources

State Public Health Officer Order (7/26/21)

• Update 7/28/21: Jennifer Niklas, Chief of DSS Home Care Services Bureau, confirmed for the HCAOA California Chapter that the Order does not directly impact Home Care Organizations. However, Home Care Services Bureau is drafting a Provider Information Notice (PIN) targeted towards those Home Care Aides that work, or are contracted to work, in those facilities stating they must adhere to the guidance in the Order.

COVID Vaccine Resources

• CDPH: COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
• CDPH: COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and Answers
• California for All: Vaccines

Home Health Aides and Personal Care Assistants: Scope of Practice Regulations and Their Impact on Care (UCSF White Paper, 2019)

IHSS Program - Paramedical Services (Disability Rights California, 2014)

Statewide Waiver for Registration Status in Guardian for Affiliated Home Care Aides and Home Care Organization Staff (3/8/21)

Cal/OSHA Standards Board: Stakeholder Meeting on COVID-19 ETS (12/29/20)

COVID Quarantine Guidance Shortening Requirements (12/14/20)

California Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau

​Genworth Cost of Care Survey - California

​AARP Long-Term Services & Supports State Scorecard

Questions for DSS?

The HCAOA California Chapter has confirmed that Jennifer Nicklas, Chief of DSS Home Care Services Bureau, will participate in the chapter meeting on October 13. Let us know what issues you'd like DSS to discuss.