From 2006 to 2009, the state reported 27 Alaskans died waiting for assessments, and 227 died while waiting to be reassessed. This is according to a review in March by the Department of Health and Social Services.It is estimated about 1,000 people will be affected.
Theresa Bovey, CEO of Trinion Quality Care Services, which provides in-home personal care in Anchorage, says this could have a huge impact on those who need the services and wont be able to get it.
Rebecca Hilgendorf, the director of Senior and Disabilities Services said a moratorium is necessary until they get their processes in order. The state was struggling to catch up on assessments because of a shortage of nurses.
The review raised concerns that the state medical agency had not taken the necessary safeguards "to protect the health and welfare of the recipients of the review".
Is this why Sarah Palin resigned her post as governor so suddenly ? Is this the smoking gun or shoe that was going to drop ? Did the GOP try to hide this ?
The review also found the state is not in compliance with all six requirements for all waivers.
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