chapter 31. rules for payment are different for home medicaid and medicare could be used depends...
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CHAPTER 31
Rules for payment are different for home Medicaid and Medicare could be used Depends on situation
Skilled Home CareLong-term Home Care
Client may pay privately for help: Use caution when accepting a job if you
not part of an agency
Open this link to learn more about Wisconsin "Family Care"
Personal care Bathing Cooking Cleaning Laundry Advantage is working one on one with
the client during a designated period of time
Poor access to bathroom or shower No safety bars, cluttered floors Poor lighting, narrow halls, uneven floors Substandard electricity, lack of smoke
alarms Space heaters, wood stoves Obstacles, ripped carpet, throw rugs Pets, rodent infestation, dark or icy entries Dangerous neighborhoods, remote areas
Other caregivers or even family can be the abuser
May be taking the elders money, medications, valuables, etc (clients are very vulnerable)
Not providing adequate care May have dementia or be afraid to report Little or no oversight may exist as it “happens
behind closed doors” You are at risk! Never confront! REPORT! Call
911 GUARD YOUR OWN SAFETY
Use proper bag technique Use barriers Keep dirty supplies away from clean Use proper hygiene: facilities could be
lacking Follow safe food handling rules: don’t
cross-contaminate Use care with sharps: assure proper
containers are used
Types of Caregiver that might work in the home environment