Understanding Your Choices

IMPORTANT ISSUE	ABC HOME HEALTHCARE	INDEPENDENT PROVIDER / FAMILY
Staff are bonded and covered by liability insurance	YES	NO
Client is held 100% responsible for all staff injuries under Homeowners Policy	NO	YES
Staff are covered by workers compensation	YES	NO
Staff has federal, state and local taxes withheld	YES	NO
Registered Nurse oversight of personal care staff	YES	NO
In home supervision of personal care staff	YES	NO
On-call Care Manager, 24 hours a day, seven days a week	YES	NO
Staff is skilled, tested and trained by Registered Nurse	YES	NO
Licensing inspections by State inspectors to monitor quality and standards of care	YES	N/A
Registered Nurse evaluation of customer needs	YES	NO
Care Plan developed by Registered Nurse	YES	NO
Care Plan followed by personal care staff	YES	NO