Adult Protective Services Handbook Revision March 2009

This revision of the Adult Protective Services Handbook was published on March 2, 2009.

Narrative Documentation

The following items have been revised to address the importance of well-written narrative documentation. Changes include a revised heading for the former 3216 Documenting Service Plan Actions and Outcomes in the Outcome Matrix Narrative. See:

2333 Documentation of Investigation Contacts

3216 Documentation of Service Delivery Contacts

The following items have been revised to include cross-references to 2333 Documentation of Investigation Contacts. See:

2232 Documentation of Situations That Pose a Threat to Life or Physical Safety

2234.2 Documentation for Self-Neglect Prior to Face-to-Face Contact

2344.2 Documentation of Interviews with the Reporter

2346.2 Documentation for Interviews with Law Enforcement

2433 Documentation for Seeking Medical or Mental Health Evaluations

The change in title to 3216 Documentation of Service Delivery Contacts has been updated in a cross-reference in 3240 Service Plan Outcomes.