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Justin Lee: /* Private Home Care */

2024-10-31T18:51:19Z

Private Home Care

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	* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.		* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.

	[http://Route65.ca Route65.ca] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [~~http~~://~~Assurity%20page~~ Assurity page] that people can use to help screen home care and independent living providers. You can find a list of home care agencies on the Route65.ca directory [https://route65.ca/search/?type=place&category=home-health-care&sort=random here] and filter by city to locate services in your community.		[http://Route65.ca Route65.ca] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [https://route65.ca/assurity-info/ Assurity page] that people can use to help screen home care and independent living providers. You can find a list of home care agencies on the Route65.ca directory [https://route65.ca/search/?type=place&category=home-health-care&sort=random here] and filter by city to locate services in your community.

	==Palliative Care==		==Palliative Care==

Justin Lee: /* Private Home Care */

2024-10-31T18:50:51Z

Private Home Care

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	* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.		* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.

	[~~[Rout65~~.ca]] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a ~~quality~~ service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [~~https~~://~~route65.ca/assurity-info/~~ Assurity page] that people can use to screen a home care and independent living providers.		[http://Route65.ca Route65.ca] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [http://Assurity%20page Assurity page] that people can use to help screen home care and independent living providers. You can find a list of home care agencies on the Route65.ca directory [https://route65.ca/search/?type=place&category=home-health-care&sort=random here] and filter by city to locate services in your community.

	==Palliative Care==		==Palliative Care==

Justin Lee: /* Palliative Care */

2024-10-31T15:46:19Z

Palliative Care

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	Palliative care can be provided in a number of settings, including in the home through home care services. The eligibility and application for home-based palliative care is the same as other home care services.		Palliative care can be provided in a number of settings, including in the home through home care services. The eligibility and application for home-based palliative care is the same as other home care services.

			Route65.ca lists various operators of palliative care services. Users can find a current list using the palliative care search filter [https://route65.ca/search/?type=place&healthcare-services=Palliative%2BCare,Palliative%2BCare%2B%2528%2524%2529&sort=random here].

	==Concerns, Complaints, and Accountability==		==Concerns, Complaints, and Accountability==

Justin Lee: /* Private Home Care */

2024-10-31T15:42:03Z

Private Home Care

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	* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.		* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.

	[[Rout65.ca]] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a quality service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [https://route65.ca/assurity-info/ Assurity page] that people can use to screen a home care ~~provider, as well as~~ independent living providers.		[[Rout65.ca]] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a quality service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [https://route65.ca/assurity-info/ Assurity page] that people can use to screen a home care and independent living providers.

	==Palliative Care==		==Palliative Care==

Justin Lee: /* Private Home Care */

2024-10-31T15:41:37Z

Private Home Care

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	* If you are not satisfied with a service, try talking to the company or individual care provider to see if the issue can be resolved. If not, start looking for other options soon.		* If you are not satisfied with a service, try talking to the company or individual care provider to see if the issue can be resolved. If not, start looking for other options soon.
	* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.		* When hiring an individual person to provide care, rather than through a company, consult with your home insurance provider to see if you’ll need additional insurance to cover risks such as theft or in-home accidents by the caregiver.

			[[Rout65.ca]] offers a network of credible home care agencies, as well as further resources for choosing a quality service provider, including downloadable checklists on their [https://route65.ca/assurity-info/ Assurity page] that people can use to screen a home care provider, as well as independent living providers.

	==Palliative Care==		==Palliative Care==

Justin Lee: /* Concerns, Complaints, and Accountability */

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Concerns, Complaints, and Accountability

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	* fees and fee waivers.		* fees and fee waivers.

	For example, if a person disagrees with the results of an assessment they can appeal directly through their local health authority. A person can appeal a range of ~~decision~~, including the services authorized, assessed rates, and general eligibility.		For example, if a person disagrees with the results of an assessment they can appeal directly through their local health authority. A person can appeal a range of decisions, including the services authorized, assessed rates, and general eligibility.

	''Patient Care Quality Office''		''Patient Care Quality Office''

Justin Lee: /* Private Home Care */

2024-08-22T22:45:32Z

Private Home Care

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	==Private Home Care==		==Private Home Care==

	People can hire private pay home care services. A person may do this if they do not qualify for government subsidized services or wish to access extra services. Private pay service providers may be individuals or businesses. You access these services by contacting a service provider directly.		People can hire private pay home care services. A person may do this if they do not qualify for government subsidized services or if they wish to access extra services. Private pay service providers may be individuals or businesses. You access these services by contacting a service provider directly.

	Private pay services are mostly unregulated. Exercise caution when using these services. For example, ask about the company’s screening and training practices, the insurance they carry, and their complaint processes. When hiring an individual, ask about their credentials and check their references. Read the service contract carefully and make sure it clearly spells out fees and what services they include.		Private pay services are mostly unregulated. Exercise caution when using these services. For example, ask about the company’s screening and training practices, the insurance they carry, and their complaint processes. When hiring an individual, ask about their credentials and check their references. Read the service contract carefully and make sure it clearly spells out fees and what services they include.
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	* Interview each candidate in depth. Screen applicants on the phone but always follow up with an in-person interview.		* Interview each candidate in depth. Screen applicants on the phone but always follow up with an in-person interview.
	* Be specific about all the tasks, skills, and schedules involved and be sure that the person you are considering is comfortable with all of them.		* Be specific about all the tasks, skills, languages, and schedules involved and be sure that the person you are considering is comfortable with all of them.
			• If there is a particular situation that you are concerned about, such as a family member living with dementia sending the care provider away upon arrival, then be up front about this with the agency.
	* Discuss compensation and payment schedules. Do not pay for services in advance.		* Discuss compensation and payment schedules. Do not pay for services in advance.
	* Request several work and personal references and check them carefully. Verify the information provided, and ask all references about reliability, trustworthiness, punctuality, and the care provider’s ability to handle stress.		* Request several work and personal references and check them carefully. Verify the information provided, and ask all references about reliability, trustworthiness, punctuality, and the care provider’s ability to handle stress.

Justin Lee: /* References */

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References

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	# British Columbia “How to Arrange for Care” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/how-to-arrange-for-care>.		# British Columbia “How to Arrange for Care” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/how-to-arrange-for-care>.
	# British Columbia Patient Care Quality Review Boards “Clear. Consistent. Timely. Transparent. “Request a Review” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www.patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca>.		# British Columbia Patient Care Quality Review Boards “Clear. Consistent. Timely. Transparent. “Request a Review” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www.patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca>.
	# College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia ~~“Home“~~ online: <[http://www.cpsbc.ca www.cpsbc.ca]>.		# College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cpsbc.ca www.cpsbc.ca]>.
	# British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives “Home” online: <[http://www.bccnm.ca www.bccnm.ca]>.		# British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives “Home” online: <[http://www.bccnm.ca www.bccnm.ca]>.
	# College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cotbc.org www.cotbc.org]>.		# College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cotbc.org www.cotbc.org]>.

Justin Lee: /* References */

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References

Justin Lee: /* References */

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References

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	# College of Pharmacists of British Columbia ”Home” online: <[http://www.bcpharmacists.org www.bcpharmacists.org]>.		# College of Pharmacists of British Columbia ”Home” online: <[http://www.bcpharmacists.org www.bcpharmacists.org]>.
	# College of Psychologists of British Columbia ”Home” online: <[http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca]>.		# College of Psychologists of British Columbia ”Home” online: <[http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca]>.
	# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry ”Home” online: <www.cachwr.bc.ca www.cachwr.bc.ca>.		# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry ”Home” online: <[http://www.cachwr.bc.ca www.cachwr.bc.ca]>.
	# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry "About the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.		# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry "About the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.
	# Krista James & Sara Pon ''Strengthening BC’s Health Care Backbone: Oversight of the Work of Health Care Assistants CCEL Study Paper 11'' (October 2022: British Columbia Law Institute) at pg 124 to 130 online: ''British Columbia Law Institute'' online: <[http://www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc]>.		# Krista James & Sara Pon ''Strengthening BC’s Health Care Backbone: Oversight of the Work of Health Care Assistants CCEL Study Paper 11'' (October 2022: British Columbia Law Institute) at pg 124 to 130 online: ''British Columbia Law Institute'' online: <[http://www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc]>.

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	# British Columbia Ministry of Health “Home and Community Care Policy Manual” (6 February 2023) at ch 2.B 7.D online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/accountability/policy-and-standards/home-and-community-care-policy-manual>.		# British Columbia Ministry of Health “Home and Community Care Policy Manual” (6 February 2023) at ch 2.B 7.D online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/accountability/policy-and-standards/home-and-community-care-policy-manual>.
	# British Columbia “How to Arrange for Care” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/how-to-arrange-for-care>.		# British Columbia “How to Arrange for Care” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/how-to-arrange-for-care>.
	# British Columbia Patient Care Quality Review Boards “Clear. Consistent. Timely. Transparent.” “Request a ~~Review“~~ (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www.patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca>.		# British Columbia Patient Care Quality Review Boards “Clear. Consistent. Timely. Transparent. “Request a Review” (last visited 30 August 2023) online: <https://www.patientcarequalityreviewboard.ca>.
	# College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia “Home“ online: <[http://www.cpsbc.ca www.cpsbc.ca]>.		# College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia “Home“ online: <[http://www.cpsbc.ca www.cpsbc.ca]>.
	# British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives ~~"Home”~~ online: <[http://www.bccnm.ca www.bccnm.ca]>.		# British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives “Home” online: <[http://www.bccnm.ca www.bccnm.ca]>.
	# College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia ~~"Home”~~ online: <[http://www.cotbc.org www.cotbc.org]>.		# College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cotbc.org www.cotbc.org]>.
	# College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia ~~”Home”~~ online: <[http://www.cptbc.org www.cptbc.org]>.		# College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cptbc.org www.cptbc.org]>.
	# College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cshbc.ca www.cshbc.ca]>.		# College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.cshbc.ca www.cshbc.ca]>.
	# British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals ~~”Home”~~ online: <[http://www.oralhealthbc.ca www.oralhealthbc.ca]>.		# British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals “Home” online: <[http://www.oralhealthbc.ca www.oralhealthbc.ca]>.
	# College of Pharmacists of British Columbia ~~”Home”~~ online: <[http://www.bcpharmacists.org www.bcpharmacists.org]>.		# College of Pharmacists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.bcpharmacists.org www.bcpharmacists.org]>.
	# College of Psychologists of British Columbia ~~”Home”~~ online: <[http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca]>.		# College of Psychologists of British Columbia “Home” online: <[http://www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca www.collegeofpsychologists.bc.ca]>.
	# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry ~~”Home”~~ online: <[http://www.cachwr.bc.ca www.cachwr.bc.ca]>.		# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry “Home” online: <[http://www.cachwr.bc.ca www.cachwr.bc.ca]>.
	# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry ~~"About~~ the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.		# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry “About the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.
	# Krista James & Sara Pon ''Strengthening BC’s Health Care Backbone: Oversight of the Work of Health Care Assistants CCEL Study Paper 11'' (October 2022: British Columbia Law Institute) at pg 124 to 130 online: ''British Columbia Law Institute'' online: <[http://www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc]>.		# Krista James & Sara Pon ''Strengthening BC’s Health Care Backbone: Oversight of the Work of Health Care Assistants CCEL Study Paper 11'' (October 2022: British Columbia Law Institute) at pg 124 to 130 online: ''British Columbia Law Institute'' online: <[http://www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc www.bcli.org/project/hca-oversight-in-bc]>.
	# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry ~~”About~~ the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.		# BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry “About the Registry” online: <https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/about-the-registry/>.

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