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Non-Medical Home Care Definitions
24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.
BONDED – Being bonded means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.
HOMEMAKER / COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed by the state.
INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance. MED-ALERT AVAILABLE – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.
MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.
TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.
WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work. ~
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