By, Peter Ripley
" It's a nightmare as IP's have to re-apply with a Montana base firm." --Quote from an independent provider (IP)
I never thought I would ask let alone to seek assistance in my personal living circumstances, up until now I been pretty independent in my daily activities, such as transfers to the bathroom, and the bed from my wheelchair, pretty confident in my transfer abilities. Until my light heart attack, and fall occurred, early October. That led me to be hospitalized, and convalesces for the past three months.
That takes a lot out ones confidence in doing safe transfers. Top it off with a power wheelchair which barely stays in place when turned off, and brakes which suppose to work. Makes transfers more daunting a task. Hence I finally, realized that I need help with some of my basic day, to day needs, that a caregiver would be helpful to me.
However, caregivers are now faced with a dilemma, working with an out of state care provider firm, since Washington sold the in home care program back in 2019 to a firm in Montana, called Consumer Direct Care. The problem is they now have to go though the hiring system, and not guaranteed a job after working years under the Washington State program.
This also effects clients who need continued care, because of the uncertainty of available caregivers, in the new system. Clients end up having no care, or minimal hours due to the lack of care providers.
Mileage, is a big issue, because they don't pay enough to drive a 100 miles a month for a clients, says an IP. The IP's can opt out of driving for clients, how many IPS will opt out on driving for their clients? Where would this leave the client if their IP opts out on driving? In short, in my opinion, will leave clients between a rock and a hard place.
Related stories below.
Controversial Home Care Overhaul Passes in Washington State.
About 35,000 individual home care workers in Washington will be managed by a private entity rather than the state by 2021, under a law signed Tuesday by Democratic Governor Jay Inslee.---Home health care news.
https://homehealthcarenews.com/2018/03/controversial-home-care-overhaul-passes-in-washington-state/
All Individual Providers (IP) must changeover to CDWA in 2021 and 2022 if they wish to continue being an IP.
How Individual Providers (IP) are employed and paid is changing. Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA) was selected by DSHS to be the Consumer Directed Employer (CDE).----ARC of Washington State
This week's top headlines...
Inslee shares Washington’s pandemic story with U.S. House COVID committee
Almost two years to the day after the first case of the novel coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee testified before the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis about how the state has responded and the lessons learned.
Inslee was joined on the panel by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser.
WSDA to launch ‘carcass management preparedness’ training.
Animal disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and technological emergencies threaten animal agricultural production in the United States. The potential impact on Washington’s economy from a disease outbreak in animal agriculture operations could be devastating.
Save the date for SoilCon, the soil health conference.
The annual conference is organized by the Washington Soil Health Initiative, a joint effort of WSDA, Washington State University, and the Washington State Conservation Commission to study soil health in our state and explore ways to improve it.
AG Ferguson investigation shuts down Amazon price-fixing program nationwide.
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced that, as a result of his office’s price-fixing investigation, Amazon will shut down the “Sold by Amazon” program nationwide.
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against Google for secretly tracking consumers’ location.
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson will file a lawsuit today against technology giant Google for deceptively leading consumers to believe that they have control over how their location data is collected and used by Google. In reality, consumers cannot effectively prevent Google from collecting, storing and profiting from their location data.
Auburn business owners plead guilty to felonies, will repay workers more than $33K as a result of AG’s wage theft case.
SEATTLE — As a result of an Attorney General’s Office prosecution, two business owners have pleaded guilty to felony theft, and will repay more than $33,000 in stolen wages to 24 employees of their house cleaning business.
Washington Community Economic Revitalization Board invests $5.1 million in four counties.
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) today approved $3,937,996 in low-interest loans and $1,136,999 in grants for economic development and public infrastructure improvements.
Jefferson County – $50,000 grant to the Port of Port Townsend for the “Western Boat Yard Expansion Project.” This project consists of preliminary site plan and layout of the proposed expansion, conceptual engineering design, environmental impact analysis and permitting. CERB funds are matched by $50,000 in local resources.
Battle Ground contractor fined $136,000 for repeated water quality violations.
LA CENTER –
The Washington Department of Ecology has fined Hamilton Excavating LLC $136,000 for repeated water quality and Construction Stormwater General Permit condition violations during construction activities at the Highland Terrace Subdivision in La Center.
Fecal Matters: Health advisory issued for Eagle Harbor, Kitsap County.
On 1/26/2022, the Kitsap Public Health District issued a no-contact health advisory for Eagle Harbor. This advisory is due to loss of UV disinfection at the sewage treatment plant. The advisory is in place until 2/2/2022. Signs are posted at public access points to include Joel Pritchard Park. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water in the affected area. This includes swimming, diving, wading, beachcombing, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
Three flu-related deaths reported in Washington as flu activity rises.
OLYMPIA – Flu activity across Washington has risen to moderate levels and, for the first time in roughly two years, Washington state is reporting multiple flu-related deaths. Three individuals, all age 65 or older, who tested positive for influenza A have died. The third death will be included in this week’s Washington State Influenza Update, which the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) releases every Friday.
WDFW seeks public comments on 2022-2023 hunting seasons.
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for 2022-2023 hunting seasons.
From our congressional delegation to DC
Kilmer’s Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Growth & Create Jobs Included as Pilot Program in U.S. Competition Bill
Pilot Program of RECOMPETE Act Establishes New Grant Program to Invest in Communities That Have Faced Long-Term Economic Challenges.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that a pilot version of the bipartisan Rebuilding Economies and Creating Opportunities for More People Everywhere to Excel Act (RECOMPETE Act) was included in the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022 (America COMPETES Act of 2022).
Cantwell Announces $7.8 Million Emergency Connectivity Funds for WA Schools and Libraries to Support Remote Learning
Over $96 million has been awarded to Washington state schools to help connect students online. Funding came from Cantwell’s year-long effort with fellow Senate Democrats to ensure students do not fall behind during pandemic.
After American Rescue Plan Brought Down Costs, Washington State and National Open Enrollment Set Records for Health Care Sign Ups.
WORLD NEWS HEADLINES
‘Urgent, renewed effort’ needed to restore civilian rule in Myanmar: Bachelet.
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet appealed on Friday for the international community to intensify pressure on Myanmar’s military to stop its campaign of violence against citizens, and to insist on the prompt return to civilian rule, almost one year after seizing power in a coup.
In central Sahel, ‘needs are growing faster than generosity’
“Needs are growing faster than generosity” in the central Sahel, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs told a group of senior officials on Thursday, meeting to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation across the vast African region.
UN remembers ‘unprecedented horror and calculated cruelty’ of the Holocaust.
The Holocaust “defined the United Nations”, Secretary-General António Guterres told a virtual ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday, recalling that the UN Charter was drafted in San Francisco “as the Dachau concentration camp was liberated”.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Northeast Syria--USUN
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Hnitarian Situation in Syria.
NATIONAL HEADLINES:
Executive Order on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.--WH
Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Mike Eckel of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty--US STATE DEPT.
https://www.state.gov/secretary-antony-j-blinken-with-mike-eckel-of-radio-free-europe-radio-liberty/
USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors.
Federal Reserve Board releases discussion paper that examines pros and cons of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC)
HUD Announces Landlord Incentives Cohort of ‘Moving to Work’ Demonstration
29 Public Housing Authorities Selected to Join the Demonstration, 70 PHAs now part of MTW Expansion
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced the Landlord Incentives cohort of the expansion of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program. Through this cohort, HUD will evaluate landlord incentives and their impact on participation in HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher Program to improve residents’ ability to use vouchers in their community.
FTC Finds Huge Surge in Consumer Reports about Losing Money To Scams Initiated Through Social Media.
About one fourth of all fraud losses reported to the FTC stem from scams that consumers said originated on social media.
Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Delivers Remarks at Justice Counts Virtual Conference
Washington, DC ~ Wednesday, January 26, 2022
IRS begins 2022 tax season; urges extra caution for taxpayers to file accurate tax returns electronically to speed refunds, avoid delays.
LOCAL MEETINGS:
Clallam County work session for 1/31/22
Clallam County Commission board meeting for 2/1/22
City of Port Angeles city council meeting for 2/1/22
OMC Board meeting for 2/2/22
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:
Jefferson County special board meeting for 1/31/22
Headlines from other sources:
The Censorship Is Escalating at an Alarming Rate--PJ Media
https://pjmedia.com/columns/chris-queen/2022/01/28/the-censorship-wont-go-away-anytime-soon-n1553626
You Turned Your Back on Us First’
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gets an earful from Border Patrol agents over Biden’s open border.--Patriot post
Surprise! Hollywood Awards Finally Recognize Non-Woke 'Yellowstone'--News busters
Facebook’s Cryptofantasy Is a Cryptosetback
Libra was yet another example of ego-driven disruption.--American Spectator
Media Attack Investigative Reporter for Investigating and Reporting on CAIR
By A. J. CASCHETTA
Hamas-linked CAIR gets a free pass from lazy media that smear Steven Emerson as an ‘Islamophobe.’--National Review
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