If a family member will be the Homecare aide for the participant, what action must the Homecare Supervisor take?

If a family member will be the Homecare aide for the participant, what action must the Homecare Supervisor take?

• A. Inform the care coordinator by phone call.
• B. Inform the care coordinator by written notice.
• C. Post a notice in the participant's file.
• D. Do nothing until the next review.

Answer: (B)

When a family member will serve as the Homecare aide, the supervisor must provide formal, written notice to the care coordinator. This creates an official record of who is delivering care and ensures all parts of the plan stay coordinated. Written notice helps with accountability and safety because it makes the change auditable and traceable. It triggers any required administrative steps, such as reviewing qualifications, arranging orientation or training, updating the care plan, and ensuring the participant’s privacy and consent are addressed. It also ensures the entire care team is aware of who is providing services, reduces the risk of miscommunication, and supports proper supervision and scheduling. Informing by phone lacks durable documentation. Posting a notice in the file alone may not notify the care coordinator or others who need to know. Doing nothing until the next review would miss a critical update and could compromise care and compliance.

When a family member will serve as the Homecare aide, the supervisor must provide formal, written notice to the care coordinator. This creates an official record of who is delivering care and ensures all parts of the plan stay coordinated.

Written notice helps with accountability and safety because it makes the change auditable and traceable. It triggers any required administrative steps, such as reviewing qualifications, arranging orientation or training, updating the care plan, and ensuring the participant’s privacy and consent are addressed. It also ensures the entire care team is aware of who is providing services, reduces the risk of miscommunication, and supports proper supervision and scheduling.

Informing by phone lacks durable documentation. Posting a notice in the file alone may not notify the care coordinator or others who need to know. Doing nothing until the next review would miss a critical update and could compromise care and compliance.