DDS is collecting data about factors impacting the DSP workforce to help address workforce stability. Agencies employing DSP’s should receive an email invitation in May 2022 to participate in the data collection

It’s hard to describe the feeling when you know that someone is parting away... it leaves one hopeless and wondering what to do. Read on if your looking for some guidance on hospice care.

The 2nd RCFE Provider Stakeholder meeting took place last Apr. 25 where licensed RCFE providers in attendance were given the opportunity to discuss statewide topics and concerns with CDSS CCLD.

Learn how to properly document Personal & Incidental expenditures to meet Title 17 & Title 22 requirements and earn 2 hours of continuing education credits.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and FDA have recommended a 2nd booster shot of mRNA vaccine for certain age groups in order to increase protection against severe symptoms from COVID -19.

In the Spring of 2022, DDS will conduct a survey to collect quantitative information about factors impacting Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during the 2021 calendar year. All agencies that employ DSPs will be requested to participate in the survey.

It's a big decision to downsize and move, especially when you've been in your home for many years. But it can be a great way to simplify your life and make things easier for yourself and your family. There are lots of downsizing help and moving professionals out there who can make the process smoother and less stressful. Here are some downsizing tips and finding the right mover to help you through this exciting (and sometimes challenging) time.

Ca Care Association and its founding community partner members held its 2nd virtual monthly committee meeting last Feb. 24. One of the meeting highlights was the introduction of Assisted Living Movers (ALM) as a new Community Partner member.

The California Care Association is excited to announce that SunRay Energy Solutions has joined as a vendor member. CA CARE ASSOCIATION is a 501(c)(3) organization working with Home and Community Based Care Providers to support the industry through education and Standardized Best Practices.

The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) hosted the 1st RCFE Provider Stakeholder meeting last Jan. 31. This is a quarterly meeting participated by licensed RCFE providers in California and serves as a platform to discuss statewide topics and concerns.

If you love to help developmentally disabled people and want to pursue it as a career, you need to join a Direct Support Professional Training. If you don’t know anything about Direct Support Professional Training, you don’t need to worry. This article covers everything about DSP training.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Adult and Senior Care Program (ASCP) has made some changes to optimize administration services. The CCLD programs are now more evenly distributed so that similar work can be done without duplicating efforts, improving resident safety in adult care facilities across the state.

The Administrator Certification Section (ACS) of the California Department of Social Services through “The WIRE”, an electronic communication from ACS has announced that it will distribute Notice of Incomplete Application(s) to Certified Administrators beginning next month, February 1.

California Department of Social Services through its Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) has released an updated Emergency and Disaster Plan form for Adult Care Facilities.

The Good Samaritan laws that govern the use of EpiPen auto-injectors which are prescribed by licensed health care professionals in Civil Code section 1714.23(b)(1) and Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1797.197a., allow a licensee of an adult or senior care facility to use a lawfully prescribed EpiPen auto-injector on a client or resident who is suffering or reasonably believed to be suffering from anaphylaxis.

In response to the increasing number of cases from the Omicron variant, the CDC has issued a new guidance on how to isolate or quarantine healthcare personnel (HCP) to reflect what is currently known about infection and exposure in the context of vaccination and booster doses.

CA CARE ASSOCIATION is a 501(c)(3) organization working with Home and Community Based Care Providers to support the industry through education and Standardized Best Practices.

Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Care Facility (ARF) provides non-medical care, which can be highly beneficial for seniors and developmentally disabled adults. If your loved ones need to consider moving to an RCFE or ARF, it is crucial to understand what services and amenities these facilities offer.

In residential care settings Caring for any individual presents many challenges. Patience can be one of them. Even with physical and mental disabilities, every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Caring for individuals with Developmental Disabilities can be incredibly challenging because of the person's disability and due to their different personality and communication challenges.

This call will focus on (1) updates on the Omicron variant and monoclonal antibodies (2) how to work through common challenges with visitors (3) how to care for persons in care diagnosed with COVID-19 (4) and addressing the balance of wellbeing and safety for persons in care.