{"id":299,"date":"2019-08-28T22:24:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T22:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=299"},"modified":"2019-08-28T22:24:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T22:24:51","slug":"evaluating-caregivers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/evaluating-caregivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Evaluating Caregivers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not always easy to trust another person to look after a loved \none. Elder and child abuse is far too common, and choosing a caregiver \ncan seem a little overwhelming. There are steps you can take to evaluate\n caregivers, such as babysitters or nursing homes, to reduce the risk of\n something happening to your loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Individual caregivers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many situations in which you might want to leave a loved \none in the care of an individual person such as a nanny, tutor, or \nsenior in-home caregiver. Consider the following tips to choose someone \nwho will care for your loved one safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Contact multiple references that can vouch for the caregiver.  Ask questions about their character, past performance, and interactions  with their charges as well as other peers or colleagues.<\/li><li>Are they willing to submit to a background check? If they say no, it\u2019s worth reconsidering their services. Due to the low rates of reporting and prosecution of sexual violence, background checks are not 100 percent effective, but they can be a valuable tool in screening caregivers.<\/li><li>Run a search on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nsopw.gov\/en?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1\" target=\"_blank\">National Sex Offender Public Website<\/a>  (NSOPW), a national resource that pulls data from state, territory, and  tribal sex offender registries. You can search by name and region. You  can perform your own cursory background check by researching public  records\u2013including legal records\u2013and anything the person might have  posted publicly online and via social media.<\/li><li>Drop in unexpectedly.\u00a0Visit your loved one from time to time without  announcing your visit in advanced. This will give you a realistic sense  for the standard of care the caregiver is providing.<\/li><li>Be aware of the signs of elder abuse and child abuse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Centers, agencies, and organizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be considering a daycare center, an assisted living center,\n or a similar organization to provide care for your loved one. Take into\n consideration the following tips when determining who may provide the \nbest care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Is the service provider licensed in the local jurisdiction?<\/strong>&nbsp;Most\n cities, counties, and\/or states have regulations regarding \nqualifications for service providers that care for children or the \nelderly. Check with your local city or county to find a list of all \ncertified care providers and ensure the service provider you are \nconsidering is on that list.<\/li><li><strong>What vetting and training is involved in the staff hiring process?&nbsp;<\/strong>Depending\n on the organization and type of service offered, employees may have to \nearn a certain degree, uphold certain certifications, or undergo \ntraining. Ask about these requirements and compare them across different\n organizations and against any county or state regulations that may \napply.&nbsp;Ask about ongoing training for staff. What training is involved \nfor noticing and responding to signs of abuse? How often is this \ninformation tested or reviewed?<\/li><li><strong>What is the management system like?<\/strong> How does the \norganization oversee staff and monitor its employees?&nbsp;Find out more \nabout how caregivers are monitored or evaluated. How often does this \nhappen? What is the policy for poor performance or failure to follow \nrules?&nbsp;Ask about turnover rates for caregivers. A high turnover rate \ncould indicate signs of poor management and make for a less stable \nenvironment.&nbsp;Ask about the caregiver-to-charge ratio, or how many people\n the caregiver will be supervising. Does it seem like the caregiver will\n be able to provide adequate attention to your loved one?<\/li><li><strong>What is your general impression of the facilities?<\/strong>&nbsp;Are\n the facilities well-kept and clean? Are proper safety measures in place\n such as windows on classroom doors?&nbsp;Is there a security process in \nplace to ensure only approved staff have contact with children\/adults \nand all children\/adults are accounted for at all times?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>MyUnheardVoice website provides general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct and up-to-date. The information is not presented as a source of legal advice. You should not rely, for legal advice, on statements or representations made within the website or by any externally referenced Internet sites. If you need legal advice upon which you intend to rely in the course of your legal affairs, consult a competent, independent attorney. MUV does not assume any responsibility for actions or non-actions taken by people who have visited this site, and no one shall be entitled to a claim for detrimental reliance on any information provided or expressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Original source link: https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/articles\/evaluating-caregivers<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not always easy to trust another person to look after a loved one. 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