7 Scams To Be Aware Of When Contracting In-Home Health Care
In-home care is one of the fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry, since 2008 it has grown roughly 60 percent. When considering in-home health care for yourself or for a loved one, consider the risks with allowing someone frequent access to the home.
Scam Artists

There are scam artists looking for nothing other than to gain access to a home to either harm someone financially, steal property, or harm someone physically. Those people who wish to harm someone often have fake nursing badges, identification in general, wear medical related clothing, or even have fake manager/supervisors. It is important to complete a thorough background check on anyone who is being considered as a healthcare provider.
Drug Scams

A small amount of in-home healthcare providers prefer working with the elderly because it allows them to steal medication the person is being prescribed to either sell on their own or to take for themselves. Most in-home healthcare agencies weed these type of people out before being employed, however, if you decide to hire someone on your own then consider having the candidate complete a drug test.