What does a Traditional PCA provider do?
A traditional PCA provider agency:
- Assures your staff have orientation and complete required training
- Bills the state for PCA services
- Bills the state for qualified professional supervision
- Finds back up staff
- Finds, hires, trains, schedules and fires staff
- Gets criminal background checks
- Hires your qualified professional (QP)
- Maintains enrollment with the state
- Makes an agreement with your responsible party
- Monitors and evaluates staff
- Pays and withholds taxes.
What am I responsible for under traditional PCA services?
Under traditional PCA, you must sign time sheets and work with your qualified professional to:
- Develop your care plan
- Evaluate your staff
- Make sure your health and safety needs are met.
