Quote Originally Posted by ThaiBuddhaMan
Make copies of everything they send in (all forms & ID), assigning you as caregiver. You don't need to also be a patient, though I personally would recommend it - but it's not needed.

Make sure they read the instructions on the forms and follow them perfect. If it says Blue ink - then it means Blue ink.

Also I would make extra copies of their paperwork, one to keep in the grow area, and another to keep with you on deliveries, etc - just makes your life easier.

If they are new patients, you should wait the 35 days. After you're golden.

If they are already patients & already have a previous caregiver, make sure the do the change of caregiver form & notify their previous caregiver too.
Is notifying caregivers required under 1284/109 or A20? My first primary caregiver is an idiot, and I don't have his phone number, his address has changed. I don't really have a way to notify that person that I have a new caregiver.

I agree that notifying your current caregiver of changes is the 'right' thing to do, I'm just asking if there is some sort of requirement.