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CNA can not give references?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: Sep 1 2:12pm | Replies (6)
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@terrilynne

This is such a helpful response. I have learned a lot and will now put into place your recommendations. I know this information will be useful to many others. I can't thank you enough! Terri

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 1 12:11pm

HIPAA does not prohibit sharing references with the permission of the former employers.

I personally would not hire someone without direct CNA references to care for my loved one - as a matter of fact, it would be a red flag for me. Would you hire a nanny for your child without checking references? In effect, that is what you would be doing.

@centre made the recommendation to go with an agency - that is what my friend does for her brother - she actually finds a provider who they think is good for him, then send them to the agency to get checked out, etc. She dodged a potential danger with one - he came across as perfect, but his driver's license was suspended even though he showed it to her.

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