by Optimize | Nov 30, 2019 | Caregivers, Direct Support Professionals, Policy Trends
In Ohio, agencies that employee direct care staff, direct support professionals or personal care workers; all struggle with a similar problem – it is difficult to find and keep workers. Due to the demanding nature of the work and low pay, it often seems like there is...
by Optimize | Feb 12, 2019 | Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities, Direct Support Professionals, EVV, I-DD Agencies, Medicaid Waiver, Policy Trends
Here at eWebSchedule are actively following the electronic visit verification (EVV) updates from the state of Ohio. We have been monitoring the EVV stakeholder meetings in regards to providing EVV for all Phase Two providers. Ohio EVV Updates for Phase 2 Providers: As...
by Optimize | Jan 9, 2019 | Caregivers, I-DD Agencies, Waiver Providers
Helping individuals with developmental disabilities is the driving focus for I-DD agencies both large and small. Yet, finding and keeping skilled direct support professionals (DSPs) is a challenge for many Medicaid Waiver providers and human service agencies....
by Optimize | Nov 6, 2018 | Caregivers, Direct Support Professionals
Direct support professionals (DSPs), homemaker/personal care (HPC) workers as well as other caregivers have challenging occupations. Over time, providing quality, compassionate and safe care can take a physical toll on the health of home care workers and other support...
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