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FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	11/23/2020
Subject: CONSIDER accepting In Home Supportive Services Public Authority Registry Temporary Policy Changes
Submitted For:	David Twa
Department:	County Administrator
Referral No.:	NA
Referral Name:	NA
Presenter:	Elizabeth Dondi	Contact:	Elizabeth Dondi; 3-6671

Information

Referral History:

The In Home Supportive Services Public Authority Advisory Council received a report from the Executive Director on the challenges facing the Public Authority's Registry including shortages of providers. Some challenges have always existed with recruiting and qualifying individuals for the registry. COVID has made those challenges even more daunting.

This item outlines recommended temporary flexibilities for Registry applicants.

Referral Update:

In the proposed modifications, providers interested in joining the Registry will be required to complete a written application, including listing at least one (1) work reference and one (1) personal reference. (The regular criteria is at least two (2) work reference and one (1) personal reference). Applicant providers will be required to complete a face-to-face interview with Registry Staff and complete the Registry Orientation.

They will also be required to complete the State Mandated requirements, which include:

Complete and pass a Department of Justice background check;
Complete the State provider orientation; and
Complete Form SOC 426.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

CONSIDER accepting and submitting for approval by the Board of Supervisors modifications to the IHSS Public Authority Registry Policies and Procedures.

Fiscal Impact (if any):

None

Attachments
Staff Summary of IHSS PA Registry Policy Changes
Registry Policy and Procedures with Temporary Flexibilities
REDLINE - Registry Policy and Procedures with Temporary Flexibilities