Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Progress Report: Services to Elders Program Has Improved Accountability and Oversight; Should Reduce Capitation Rate for Long-Term Care Pilot

Report 03-69, December 2003




Report Summary

Since our 2001 report, the program has taken steps to improve its accountability and oversight mechanisms. However, the program should take additional steps to improve its efficiency by increasing CARES co-locations with the Department of Children and Families and service provider staff. It also should reduce the capitation rate for the Long-Term Care Community Diversion Pilot Project, as recommended by two contracted studies. In addition, the program should evaluate other client-specific outcomes and customer satisfaction to ensure the pilot's effectiveness.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
social services, health, elders, nursing home diversion, elder abuse, community-based services, managed long-term care, monitoring, aged, elderly, long-term care, service providers, area agencies on aging, nursing homes pre-admission screening