FAQs
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- What is the Community Home Support Package (CHSP)?
- What is a Home Care Package?
- How are Home Care Packages funded?
- Who is eligible for a Home Care Package?
- How do I apply for a Home Care Package?
- How long does it take to receive a Home Care Package?
- What is the difference between being approved for and assigned a Home Care Package?
- How long do I have to accept a package?
- What happens if I no longer need my Home Care Package?
- What is Care Management?
- How do I get started with Local Guardians?
- What if I am with a different company - can I switch to Local Guardians?
- What if I have questions about my Home Care Package?
- What is the difference between Local Guardians and Capital Guardians?
- How do I make a complaint?
- How do I report an incident?
- How much will this cost?
- Do I get a year’s funding on the start date?
- How does Local Guardians receive Home Care Package funding?
- What is the basic daily fee?
- What is an Income Tested Care Fee (ITF)?
- How long does it take for unspent funds to be transferred?
- Why does my balance drop at the start of the month?
- Personal Financial Contributions to a Home Care Package
- What services can I get?
- Can I be reimbursed for personal purchases with my Home Care Package?
- Can I use my Home Care Package to pay for respite care?
- How are prepared meals paid for with a home care package?
- Do I need a recommendation from an Occupational Therapist to purchase aids or equipment?
- How is GST managed through the Home Care Package?
- How do I use a sara stedy?
- How do I use a hoist?
- How do I use a standing machine?
- How do I use a sling with a hoist or standing machine?
- How do I use a walking stick or crutches?
- How do I use a walker/wheeled walker?
- How do I use a manual wheelchair?
- How do I use an electric wheelchair?
- How do I use a mobility scooter?
- How do I use a hospital bed?
- How do I use an air mattress?
- How do I use a slide sheet?
- How do I use a slide board?
- How do I use a walk belt?
- Purchasing second hand equipment
- How do I link Providers of Goods and Services to my account?
- What compliance documents are needed?
- What’s a shift note?
- Why are shift notes important?
- Why are shift notes required?
- What is typically included in shift notes?
- When should shift notes be entered?
- Can I charge the package for entering shift notes?
- I deliver cleaning/ gardening/ allied health services. Do I have to enter shift notes?
- Who will be able to view shift notes?
- Will I still be able to use my support worker if they don’t provide shift notes?
- How are incidents reported?
- Avoiding payment disputes and rejections
- How can I add additional staff members onto my Capital Guardians profile?
- What do providers need to register with Capital Guardians?