IHSS Authorized vs. Unauthorized Tasks 3

Question 1

An IHSS provider is authorized for protective supervision. This service covers:

Accepted Answer

Watching over a cognitively impaired recipient to prevent self-harm

Answer

Protective supervision is authorized specifically to observe and redirect a recipient with a cognitive or mental impairment to prevent dangerous behavior.

Question 2

A recipient asks their IHSS provider to perform a task that is not on the approved service list. What should the provider do?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that only authorized tasks can be performed

Answer

Providers must decline unauthorized tasks and explain that only services listed on the approved SOC 873 may be performed.

Question 3

Which of these tasks is typically authorized under IHSS personal care services?

Accepted Answer

Assisting with bowel and bladder care

Answer

Bowel and bladder care is a recognized personal care service under IHSS when assessed and authorized for the recipient.

Question 4

A provider's recipient asks for help completing an online job application. This task is:

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized because it is not a listed IHSS service

Answer

Assisting with job applications is not a category of IHSS service and therefore is not authorized regardless of the recipient's situation.

Question 5

When a recipient's authorized hours run out for the month, the provider should:

Accepted Answer

Stop providing services until the next month begins

Answer

Providers may only work the approved monthly hours; continuing beyond authorized hours is not permitted and will not be paid.

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IHSS Authorized vs. Unauthorized Tasks 3