In December 2022 the Home Care Employment Standards Board completed and submitted a report which fulfills the duty of the Board as detailed in NRS 608.640. No further meetings or actions are scheduled at this time.
The Board was created through the 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature. This board reviews investigation of, and makes recommendations for, the improvement of working conditions in the critical home care industry.
Members
- Maxine Hartranft, Representing Employers
- Kristi De Leon, Representing Employers
- Robert P. Crockett, Representing Employers
- Shanieka Cooper, Representing Employees
- Farren Epstein, Representing Employees
- Safiyyah AbdulRahim, Representing Employees
- Gerardo Louis Gonzalez, Representing Recipients
- Stephanie Schoen, Representing Recipients
- Sue Wagner, Representing Recipients
- Brett K. Harris, Nevada Labor Commissioner
Richard Whitley, Director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, has designated Cody Phinney, Deputy Administrator of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, as chair of the committee.
HCESB Member Binder
Meetings
Recommendations to Director Richard Whitley
- April 13, 2022 - NAC 449.3973
- June 6, 2022 - Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Plan
- June 29, 2022 - Rates and Wages
- July 18, 2022 - Personal Care Agency W-2 Requirement Under the Medicaid Manual
- September 1, 2022 - Know Your Rights
- September 1, 2022 - Job-Related Expenses
- October 6, 2022 - Respite
- October 6, 2022 - Consumer Direction Options Counseling
- October 6, 2022 - Acknowledgement of Systemic Racism
- October 6, 2022 - Investigation of Discrimination
- November 2, 2022 - Functional Assessments
- November 2, 2022 - Skilled Respite
- November 2, 2022 - HCBS Savings Study
- November 2, 2022 - Cultural Competency Training Requirements
- November 2, 2022 - Cultural Competency Training Expenses
End of Year Reports
2022 Report to Director Richard Whitley
Home Care Resources