PAS News and Updates:
An opoprtunity to see our new Quickmatch Personal Care Attendant Matching Software:
Tuesday March 27th, every half hour from 12:30 to 2:30
Find out about our new software and how to to become a provider!
IHHS news
This is from the 3/12 IHSS provider newsletter:
Rapid Response Program to End
We regret to announce that starting April 1, 2012, Rapid Response
services will no longer be available. We know it is an important
service for those who use it. Our contract with our long-time vendor
came to an end. However, we are exploring other approaches for dealing
with after hours needs.
Links:
1. http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=d266d8c6ff&e=dcd93dc944
2. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=13eeaa7eec&e=dcd93dc944
Although we will no longer be able to help you find a replacement
worker when our office is closed, we can help you during our regular
office hours. IHSS consumers may call the Public Authority Registry at
(510) 577-1980, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm, to request a
personalized list of providers for you to call yourself. For more
details and ideas on how to maintain back-up homecare workers, please
view our [3]Rapid Response Closure letter.
Links:
3. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=4f04f7a1dc&e=dcd93dc944
What's New in Sacramento
The Capitol is a buzz with Governor Brown's proposals to move consumers
with both Medicare and Medi-Cal (duals) into managed care. Ten
counties, including Alameda, have applied to participate in a pilot
program that would test this model of care. Consumers and advocates
are cautioning against implementing managed care state-wide before
working out the details and before assessing the results of the pilot.
We'll try to keep you informed with our new [4]Face Book page!
Links:
4. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=148b30e1b2&e=dcd93dc944
Fremont Classes for Homecare Workers
South County IHSS homecare workers can attend Public Authority training
in Fremont April - June 2012.
For the first time, together with Community Resources for Independent
Living, we will offer a 24-hour Homecare Worker Class in Fremont. In
addition this quarter we offer CPR/First Aid, IHSS BASICS and Caring
for Yourself While Caring for Others.
To sign up for classes, fill out and mail in the [5]Registration
Formfor Spring 2012 or call 510-577-3554 for more information.
Education Program at College of Alameda
The Direct Support Professionals Program provides employment training
for low income individuals seeking a career in the developmental
disabilities service sector. This 16-week intensive education &
training program includes contextualized instruction and workplace
experience.
Links:
5. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=5651591bb5&e=dcd93dc944
The Program is offered at the College of Alameda and consists of 13.5
units of credit at with a certificate for successful completion.
Services include case management and job development. For more
information view the [6]Program Announcement or call 510-748-2178.
Welcome to the
Public Authority for IHSS E-News!
March 2012
* Rapid Response program to end
* Managed Care for IHSS?
* Fremont Workshops
* College training for direct support workers
Links:
6. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=9345d76557&e=dcd93dc944
Below is our new brochure! Find Spanish and Chinese versions on our
[7]website homepage.
Links:
7. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=c673e8341a&e=dcd93dc944
[8]Front page of new public Authority informational brochure
Links:
8. http://ac-pa4ihss.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=2d9028f5993fddc19850d55bc&id=9560b35f80&e=dcd93dc944
Public Authority
Services
IHSS Registry:
Help finding a homecare worker
Consumers: 510-577-1980
Homecare Workers: 510-577-5694
Rapid Response:
Emergency worker replacement
1-877-306-4425
Training Program
510-577-3554
Health Benefits
for Homecare Workers
510-577-3551
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