IHSS Compliance & Ethical Standards 3

Question 1

Which of the following is considered timesheet fraud in the IHSS program?

Accepted Answer

Recording hours you did not actually work

Answer

Recording hours not actually worked is timesheet fraud and can result in criminal prosecution and repayment demands.

Question 2

What must an IHSS provider do if they suspect a recipient is being financially exploited by a third party?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to Adult Protective Services

Answer

Providers are mandated reporters and must contact APS when they suspect any form of abuse including financial exploitation.

Question 3

An IHSS provider is going through a personal financial crisis. What is the ethical way to handle this situation?

Accepted Answer

Seek community resources or assistance programs independently

Answer

Providers must never use their position to solicit financial help from recipients; they should seek outside resources instead.

Question 4

Which action best demonstrates maintaining professional boundaries with an IHSS recipient?

Accepted Answer

Keeping interaction focused on care tasks and recipient's wellbeing

Answer

Maintaining professional boundaries means keeping the relationship focused on care and the recipient's needs, not personal friendship.

Question 5

A recipient's authorized IHSS hours are reduced after a reassessment. The recipient is upset. What should the provider advise?

Accepted Answer

Help the recipient understand their right to appeal the reduction

Answer

Recipients have the right to appeal any reduction in services and the provider should inform them of this right.

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