* How would you select a caregiver? In an emergency situation, would you have the
time and resources to check out the credentials of the caregiver(s)?
* How would you know if the caregiver(s) is capable of performing the necessary tasks
of caring for someone in a professional manner? Could you be sure they have had the
proper training?
* Would you be comfortable with them in your home with your valuables? Are they
bonded? What about Criminal Background Screenings?
* What if something is damaged or broken? What about liability insurance?
* Here's a good one..... What if a worker gets injured in your home? Would your home-
owner's insurance get stuck with the bill? What about lost wages? What about
workers' compensation insurance?
* Who would personnel turn to if there is a problem? Would there be an RN or LPN
to call?
* Would personnel receive the necessary, on-going training? What about the most up-
to-date techniques in home health care?
* Who would oversee the health of the personnel? What about regular physicals and
TB tests?
* What about call-outs due to illness, etc.? What about no-shows? Who would fill the
shifts if a call-out or a no-show occurs?
These are just a few of the many issues to consider when choosing the health care personnel to work in your home or the home of a loved one. These are very real issues, and they do arise from time to time.
