Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2022-2023
• Agency Response
1000 South Main Street, Suite 216 Monterey County*
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings
F1
of the Report reads, "Adult Protective Services does not have sufficient access to professional Capacity Determinations for potentially-eligible clients to be referred to the Public Guardian." DSS Response to Finding 1: We agree that APS needs a consistent physician or psychologist to provide capacity determinations, particularly in-person and in client homes. Capacity determinations are needed to pursue conservatorships, as a last resort for clients who are no longer able to take care of themselves or arrange for their own care. Finding a licensed professional is critical at this time because the current neuropsychologist will be retiring this year.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
of the Report is that Adult and Aging Services engage a licensed professional to provide all necessary Capacity Declarations for Adult Protective Services' clients and/or collaborate with existing professional resources in other County Departments to fill this need by December 31, 2023. mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us DSS Response to Recommendation 1: DSS/APS agrees with Recommendation1. DSS/APS will pursue engaging with and procuring a qualified licensed provider to provide the necessary and complete Capacity Declarations by December 31, 2023. Updated DSS Response to Recommendation 1: DSS began the process for procuring a qualified licensed provider last year in July 2023. Since that time, we have obtained quotes from multiple providers. A scope of service has been developed, terms negotiated, and an agreement is being finalized. It is anticipated that the finalized agreement will be in place by the end of March 2024. Thank you again for your report and recommendations that will help us better serve our vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities. Sincerely, Jori J. medina Lori A. Medina, MSW Director County of Monterey Department of Social Services cc: Sandra Ontiveros, County Counsel Civil Grand Jury Liaison mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us
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