RESPONSIBLE GOVERNING BODY and LAW
Licensed Home Health
Agencies (HHAs)
Who is responsible?
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Governing Body - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) www.cdph.ca.gov
Governing Law - Division 2, Chapter 8 of the California Health and Safety Code (sections 1725-1742). All HHAs are licensed by the state, and their employees are licensed and/or certified by their respective professional supervisory organizations.
Services (Medical and non-medical, up to 24 hours).
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Skilled nursing (RN’s LVN’s)
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Therapy (Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapists)
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Social work (Social Workers, LCSWs)
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Nutritional guidance (Dieticians)
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Aide Visits (Home Health Aides)
Some Home Health Agencies provide care on both hourly and visit basis.
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Who is responsible?
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Governing Body - The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb
Governing Law - The Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act of 2015 (HCSCPA). All HCO Home Care Aid (HCA) employees are required to be state registered. The CDSS maintains and continuously updates this public registry. Consumers have access to this registry to verify HCA registration.
Services (Non-medical, up to 24 hours a day)
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Care for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Companionship
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Personal Care
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Homemaking
Who is responsible?
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Governing Body - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Governing Law - The California Hospice Licensure Act of 1990 (California Health and Safety Code sections 1745-1759).
Services (Medical and non-medical, visit based only)
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Comfort care (pain and symptom management)​
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Emotional and spiritual support
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Hospice agencies provide care and support for an individual facing terminal illness on a visit basis.
Licensed Home Care
Organizations (HCOs)
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