HealthMax Home Health Care provides assistance and support for persons with disabilities, living independently in the community. This includes the elderly and others with special health care needs.
Four categories of personal care assistance PCA services are eligible for payment from Medical Assistance:. PCA services may not meet all of the needs of the person. Referrals to other resources and services may be required. PCA services require prior authorization for payment. Including basic hair care, oral care, shaving, basic nail care, applying cosmetics and deodorant, care of eyeglasses, and hearing aids.
Including completing the process of eating, including hand washing and application of orthotics required for eating, transfers, and feeding. Including assistance with ambulation, including use of a wheelchair; not including providing transportation. Including helping persons with bowel or bladder elimination and care. This includes transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies, cleansing the perineal area, an inspection of the skin, and adjusting clothing.
A PCA worker may observe and provide redirection to the recipient for episodes of behavior needing redirection as identified in the care plan. Under state law, a licensed health care professional may delegate health-related procedures and tasks to a personal care assistant when the following conditions are met:. Skip to Content chevron-left chevron-right chevron-up chevron-right chevron-left arrow-back star phone quote checkbox-checked search wrench info shield play connection mobile coin-dollar spoon-knife ticket pushpin location gift fire feed bubbles home heart calendar price-tag credit-card clock envelop facebook instagram twitter youtube pinterest yelp google reddit linkedin envelope bbb pinterest homeadvisor angies Personal Care Assistance PCA Services HealthMax Home Health Care provides assistance and support for persons with disabilities, living independently in the community.
Contact Us. Including the application of clothing and special appliances or wraps. Including assistance to transfer the person from one seating or reclining area to another. Including assistance with positioning or turning a person for necessary care and comfort.
