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Information, tools and resources to help workers stay safe and avoid injuries, illnesses and hazards while providing in-home services.

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Safety manual

Care Provider Safety Manual

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General resources

HCW, PSW and PCA ​represented by SEIU 503 are eligible for workers' compensation coverage for injuries that happen on the job. SAIF is the workers' compensation insurance carrier. 

What to do if you are injured on the job

Filing a claim

801 Claim Form

To get an 801 Claim Form or if you need help filing a claim, please contact:​

Kelly Rosenau, Workers' Compensation Coordinator
Phone: 503-378-3099
Toll-free: 888-365-0001
Email: kelly.k.rosenau@odhs.oregon.gov​​

Form 827 to complete with your doctor

If you get medical treatment for your work injury, tell the doctor you were hurt on the job. Complete Form 827: Worker's and Health Care Provider's Report. Send your completed form to:

SAIF Corporation
400 High St ​NE
Salem, OR 97312
Phone: 800-285-8525
Fax: 800-475-7785

To prevent the spread of germs, you can order PPE supplies including ​masks and ​gloves from OHCC. 

​How to order PPE

Oregon does not require providers, consumers or visitors to wear masks. However, consumers have the right to require their providers and support team to wear masks around them.

  • If a consumer or their representative ask you to wear a mask, you must follow the request.
  • If you are sick, please consider wearing a mask to protect others.
  • If you have questions, contact your personal agent or service coordinator.

​Safety cour​​​​ses

Your safety and well-being are important to us. ​OHCC encourages workers to take the following safety courses. You can enroll through PACE or by calling 877-867-0077.

  • Preventing Disease Transmission*
  • Protecting Against Sprains and Strains
  • Taking Responsibility for Personal Safety​

​*This course counts towards earning 2.5 hours of safety-type credits for the Professional Development Certification​.​​​​

CO​MPASS

Communities of Practice and Safety Support (COMPASS)*

COMPASS is a unique training program for homecare and personal support workers that focuses on worker safety, health ​and well-being.

​*This program ​​counts towards earning 5 ​hours of safety-type credits for the Professional Development Certification​.​​​​

Self-stud​​​y

Introduction to Infectious Disease Self-St​udy Course​

​People can spread the flu even if they don't know they’re sick. The flu can be more serious for some people, including older adults, young children and people with certain health conditions.

Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s flu prevention website to learn how to prevent the flu, where to find flu vaccine in your community, and flu fact sheets in multiple languages.​​

Infection control

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) resources