A Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) is any entity that directly provides or makes provision for private home care services through its employees or agents, contractual arrangements with independent contractors, or referrals. Private home care services mean those items and services provided at a patient’s residence that involves direct care to that patient and includes nursing services, personal care tasks, and companion or sitter tasks.
Two nurse aides helping an elderly man stand up at home. Credit Kampus Production.Pursuant to 111-8-65-.05(1), no private home care provider shall operate without a license or provisional license issued by the Georgia Department of Community Health. There are a few services that are exempt from the requirement to obtain a PHCP license from the Department.
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