About PCAN

Highest Quality

PCAN was founded with the intention of encouraging the development and the delivery of the highest quality of non-medical personal care, social and supportive services to the aged, infirmed and disabled. In the process of bringing these essential services to those in need, PCAN and its members seek to establish and retain the highest possible level of public confidence.

Compliance with Federal & State Regulations

All PCAN agencies pledge to comply with all State and Federal regulations surrounding the Personal Care Industry, as well the prevailing labor laws. All agencies are licensed by the Department of Health Care Quality and Compliance. All agencies pledge to comply with the PCAN code of ethics, which includes operating with integrity and at the highest level of ethical standards. All agencies will covenant to protect and preserve the basic rights of their clients and to deal with them in an honest and ethical manner.

Finding the Right Person with PCAN

You can be assured that Caregivers are employees who meet the following criteria.

Caregivers are legally in the US.

Caregivers are properly trained, background checked, as well as current in CPR and first aid.

The Agency is properly licensed protecting the referring facility from possible fines for directing care to unlicensed providers.

Important Considerations

Liability Coverage & Concerns

Payroll taxes, unemployment insurance and workers compensation coverage are paid by the agency. Professional liability coverage is maintained by the agency.

Caregivers are bonded and the agency has put up an additional bond to guarantee continued services until you can be reassigned to a new agency in the event of the agency closing.
Choosing a Caregiver

You never have to answer these questions when you use an Agency that is licensed by the State of Nevada.
- Is the Caregiver Bonded?
- Does the caregiver have Workers Comp and liability insurance?
- Has the caregiver been fingerprinted and had a nationwide FBI background check?
- Does the caregiver have the necessary skills and training to perform the care?
- Is the caregiver paying their taxes?

Payment Sources Include

Days

Private Pay
Veteran's Administration

Visit their website
Long-term Care Insurance

Check your policy for details
Medicaid

Available at certain agencies only
Assorted Grants

Funding through various community & National non-profit organizations