Home Caregivers Accreditation of America, LLC (HCAOA), the only non-medical senior home care accreditation in United States has become Shield Accreditation. Shield Accreditation's mission is to recognize and promote quality senior caregiving agencies. Dedicated to offering the safest and most professional home care agencies to American seniors, the firm confirms that care companies have the following insurances: general liability insurance, worker's compensation, a dishonesty bond and a business license where required. Shield Accreditation also recognizes and promotes background checks and automobile insurance.
Susan Fraser, the founder of HCAOA stated, "This move will benefit our firm and our accredited agencies. With Tyler Fraser as our new Executive Director, Shield Accreditation has a more focused approach to seniors and their agencies." Shield Accreditation is based on a serious concern for the people who suffer from the various unethical practices that can take place in the senior home care industry.
Additionally, Shield Accreditation provides useful information to families looking for senior care at home including: a number of helpful industry links, current events and news, a glossary of terms and information about local senior home care agencies.
Shield Accreditation has expanded on HCAOA's services to care agencies. The accreditation service now includes an instructional DVD by LifeView Resources called The Educated Caregiver - Hands on Skills. This DVD can provide important training to home care-givers and is supplemented with a different video when an agency is re-accredited. Susan Fraser stated: "The improvement of our packet, accompanied by our richer web-based information really strikes agencies."
Shield Accreditation has an Affinity Program with The Solutions Group, the largest senior care insurer in the U. S. This program gives special pricing for insurances and background checks to all Shield Accredited agencies.
Shield Accreditation values social responsibility and approaches its business accordingly. The firm has called attention to National Recycling Day and Breast Cancer Awareness. Shield Accreditation also uses biodegradable and recycled materials.