Summary of Previous Revisions
Referrals to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Office of Guardianship Services (OGS)
FY 2023 Policy Release That Addresses APS Regional Staff and Stakeholder Concerns
Single Stage of Service
Certain Types of Caretakers and Alleged Perpetrators
Decision-Making Trees – Client Death
Expedited Desk Review for DFPS Employees
Client Death Decision-Making Trees
Rewrite of APS Handbook
Removal of Obsolete Purchasing Method
APS FY 2019 Second Release
APS Terminology Changes
APS In-Home FY 19 First Release
APS In-Home FY 18 Second Release
APS In-Home FY 2018 Release 1
APS In-Home FY17 R2
FY 17 Release 1 for APS In-Home
FY 16 Release 2 for APS In-Home
FY 16 Release 1 for APS In-Home
FY15 Release 2 for APS In-Home
APS SHIELD Policy
APS In-Home - Release 2 for FY 2014
Updates of Terminology
APS In-Home – Release 1 for FY 2014
Incorporation of Policy Memos
Substantial Impairment
Clarification: How to handle requests received from external stakeholders and regional staff.
Clarification: Definition of Grossly Impaired Judgment
APS In-Home - Release 1 for FY 2013
Requesting Records for Non-EMR Due Process
Releasing Records to Law Enforcement
Supervisory Consults
Supervisory Approval of Case Progression and Closure
Consignment Agreements
Investigation Jurisdiction
Subpoena Policy
Name Change for DADS Program
Name change from TYC and TJPC to new agency Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Investigations in Nursing Homes
Administrative Closures
Photographing Injuries
Monthly Status Contacts (MSCs) in the Month of Closure
Informing the Client of Case Closure
Subpoenas
Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)
Using Encrypted Email
Program Name Change and People-First Language
Administrative Desk Review Procedures
Release 3 Policy Changes
APS Policy Changes Mandated by Senate Bill (SB) 221, 82nd Legislature
APS In-Home Revisions for Release 2
Correction
Exploitation Allegations
When a Client Dies During an APS Case
Addition of Appendix Regarding the EMR Database
Temporary Removal of DADS Guardianship Appendices
Clarifications of Existing Policy
State Term Contract Procurement Cards
Authorizing Purchased Client Services
APS Referrals to DADS Guardianship Services
Administrative Desk Review for Designated Perpetrators
Update of Procedures for APS Service Authorization
Procedures for Use of Procurement Cards
APS In-Home Handbook Updates
Correction: Criteria for Administrative Review for School Employees
Links Provided to Instructions for Form 4885
Use of Emergency Detention for APS Clients
Update of Cross-References
Narrative Documentation
New Section 4000
New Section 5000
Removal of Sections 6000, 7000, and 8000
Legal Actions
Health Care Directives
De-Identifying Records
Handling IMPACT Checks on Providers When Requested by DADS
Eligibility for Administrative Reviews
Criteria for Emergency Release of Findings
Notifications to Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Items Updated to Reflect Cross-References Affected by Handbook Reorganization
Service Delivery (new 3000 section)
Time Frame for Documentation
Investigation Stage (new Section 2000)
Referrals to DADS
DFPS Requests for DADS Guardianship
Deletion of Section 9000 and Forms Section
Section 1000 revised completely
Donated Funds, Goods, and Services
APS Overview: Purpose, Clients' Rights, Scope and Eligibility, Types of Allegations and Priorities, Sensitive Cases
Handbook Reorganization Plan
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