IHSS In-Home Supportive Services certified provider Provider Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

An IHSS provider notices their recipient has an unusual bruise and seems fearful. What is the provider's primary responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Document the observation and report suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services

Answer

IHSS providers are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services (APS).

Question 2

Which of the following tasks is OUTSIDE the scope of an IHSS provider's authorized duties?

Accepted Answer

Providing medical treatment such as administering injections

Answer

IHSS providers are not licensed medical professionals and cannot perform medical procedures such as administering injections.

Question 3

An IHSS provider's recipient asks them to run a personal errand unrelated to the recipient's care needs. What should the provider do?

Accepted Answer

Decline, as providers may only perform authorized tasks listed in the SOC 873

Answer

Providers may only perform tasks that are authorized in the recipient's Notice of Action (SOC 873) and approved care plan.

Question 4

How should an IHSS provider handle a situation where a recipient refuses to accept a scheduled service?

Accepted Answer

Respect the recipient's right to refuse and document the refusal

Answer

Recipients have the right to self-determination, including refusing services, and providers must respect and document such decisions.

Question 5

An IHSS provider is caring for a recipient who smokes inside the home. The smoke bothers the provider. What is the appropriate course of action?

Accepted Answer

Calmly communicate the concern to the recipient and, if unresolved, contact the social worker

Answer

Providers should respectfully communicate workplace concerns to recipients and escalate to the social worker if the issue cannot be resolved.

(IHSS) In-Home Supportive Services certified provider Practice Test