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Non-Medical Home Care Definitions
24 HOUR CARE – Refers to ‘around the clock treatment’ in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE – Non-skilled care provided for clients with memory issues includes but not limited to establishing a routine, reminders for activities for daily living, rerouting if necessary and assistance with sleep issues or ‘sun downing’. By using creativity and caregiving skills, you can adapt routines and activities as needs change.
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, companion-ship 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.
LICENSURE – A home care agency, whether medical or non-medical, shall be issued a license consistent with the type and extent of services provided.
CLASS A – A home care agency that provides any skilled healthcare service. Agencies with a
Class A license may also provide personal care services.
CLASS B – A home care agency that provides only personal care services. An agency with a Class
B license shall not provide any skilled healthcare service.
MINIMUM HOURS PER VISIT – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service. STATE REGISTRATION – The State of Colorado does not license homecare placement agencies. Placement agencies are registered with the state. Registration ensures that placement agencies are adhering to certain minimum standards such as background checks for caregivers and insurance requirements for agencies and caregivers. MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button. MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications. 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. ~
