Arizona law requires disclosure from in-home care agencies

A law, signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in April, requires nonmedical in-home care agencies to disclose information on background checks, hiring/firing policies, training and the cost of services to consumers.

Because of the influx of retirees, Arizona finds itself as one of the fastest-growing senior populations in the country. The new law offers them protections and information on the people they  let into their homes to deliver care. The law at this time, however, only applies to in-home care agencies and excludes private, individual caregivers.  The Arizona in-home care industry does not require in-home care agencies to be licensed or certified so the law is seen as a “good first step toward transparency,” according to Laura Oldaker, CEO of By Your Side Senior Care in Tucson.

Regulation and disclosure will help to reduce the problems of financial, mental and physical abuse experience by older adults.  Failure to provide consumers with the disclosures is a Class 3 misdemeanor and carries a maximum 30-day sentence.

Sandra Hoban

Sandra Hoban was on I Advance Senior Care / Long-Term Living’s editorial staff for 17 years. She is one of the country’s longest-serving senior care journalists. Before joining Long-Term Living, she was a member of the promotions department at Advanstar Communications. In addition to her editorial experience, Sandi has served past roles in print and broadcast advertising as a traffic and talent coordinator.