Effective from February 2017

Approved by: Chief Executive Officer

At a Glance

As a provider of community-based services, we may at times arrive at a home to provide a service. If the Member is not at home, we want to do our best to ensure they are safe.

Scope

This Policy states Five Good Friends expectations when a Helper arrives at the scheduled time to provide services and the Member is not home.

Objective

To provide clear guidance in response to arriving to provide a service to a member and they are not home.

Definitions

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Policy Statements

• When the Member is not home the Helper should:
  • try to contact the Member directly via mobile/preferred phone number
  • contact the next of kin or Authorised Representative to determine the whereabouts of the Member and establish if services are to be provided
  • wait for 15 minutes at the home for the Member to return/to establish the Member’s whereabouts
  • notify the Care Team
  • check-in and check-out to record the time spent waiting for the Member
  • record an explanatory note in the App, and
  • leave a message for the Member at their home.
• The Care Team must:
  • continue to contact the Member and family to confirm the Member’s safety/reschedule service
  • notify the authorised representative or next of kin if there is ongoing concern for the Member and no contact has been established
  • ensure the Member is charged and the Helper is paid in accordance with the Terms and Conditions regarding cancellation of services without notice
  • amend the Help Plan as required to ensure an effective visit schedule and service
  • if there is ongoing concern contact the police,
  • if necessary, suspend further services, and
  • Notify the Helper of the outcome and any changes to the service.

References and Related Documents

Five Good Friends

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