7.0 Hiring Process: If I choose to hire a BrightStar employee (defined as a BrightStar employee or former employee who has rendered services for me in the past six months) directly before I have used BrightStar services for a period of 12 months, a fee of 30% of full time (2,080) hours at the employee’s bill rate will apply. After 12 months, the fee is 15%. After 18 months, 12% and after 24 months, 10%.
8.0 Hourly Clients: Should I desire to change or cancel the hours scheduled for service, I will notify BrightStar Care 24 hours in advance in order to prevent service and billing errors. Charges for the scheduled shift will apply for failure to notify the office.
9.0 Insurance / Liability Limits: I agree to carry standard homeowner’s insurance policy or similar tenant’s policy on the client residence. I understand that BrightStar limits its liability for property loss or damage to claims filed within 30 days of occurrence and will file any claims within the period. I agree to hold BrightStar harmless from liability for any damage of any nature caused by the use of any automobile while performing services for clients.
10.0 Scheduling / Substitution and Supervision of Employees: BrightStar reserves the right to substitute employees at its discretion and to make supervisory visits. Every effort will be made to provide a caregiver; however, BrightStar cannot guarantee scheduling. BrightStar strives for continuity of care but suggests that a family member or friend be designated as a backup caregiver for those rare instances when BrightStar may be unable to provide caregivers. BrightStar conducts a criminal background check on all employees. I understand this process
will be conducted during the first 30 days of employment.
11.0 Scheduling Communication: I agree to communicate all scheduling changes with the BrightStar office and not directly with the caregiver.
12.0 Nurse Visits: A BrightStar nurse will make regular reassessment and supervisory visits as part of BrightStar Care’s service. Additional skilled-nursing visits may be subject to additional charges.
13.0 Property Damages: In consideration for the health treatment being provided to me by BrightStar, I hereby release BrightStar, its subsidiaries and affiliates from any and all claims, demand, and causes of action involving any and all damages to my property except that caused solely by the negligence of BrightStar agents or employees acting within the scope of their employment.
14.0 Consent for Care Services: I consent to services from BrightStar of Birmingham and Rochester Hills, Michigan consistent with an established plan of care. I confirm that I have been informed and have participated in planning the care and procedure(s) to be carried out by BrightStar and sign this consent willingly and voluntarily.