The Associated Press
Posted: 04/20/2011 08:48:29 AM PDT
SAN DIEGO—A grand jury report says the San Diego County system that provides caregivers for the elderly and disabled is inefficient and open to fraud and abuse.
The county grand jury report released Tuesday says the program known as in-home supportive services lacks oversight. It says the grand jury learned of many incidents where people receiving care were physically or emotionally abused or financially ruined.
The report notes that many of the 22,000 caregivers in the government-mandated program actually are friends or relatives of the 25,000 people receiving care. And family members aren't required to receive county training.
Ellen Schmeding of the county's Aging and Independence Services tells the North County Times that the report provides an opportunity to improve the caregiver program.
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