IHSS Neglect cases – legal implications
Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a…
Regardless of whether the case is criminal or civil, there must be proof that the caregiver was negligent and that the negligence was what caused the patient to become ill. Whether the caregiver was a…
What if there is a delay in care and the patient is taken to the emergency department severely ill? When does the culpability of their illness fall on the IHSS caregiver or family…
What training is required of IHSS providers? What training is offered? What are the reporting requirements regarding abuse and neglect?
Care provided in home for elderly and dependent people is often through a governmental program called IHSS or similar. For a description of the care provided and what tasks are permitted by these caregivers check…