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Adult Protective Services Handbook Revision July 2009
This revision of the Adult Protective Services Handbook was published on July 1, 2009. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Links Provided to Instructions for Form 4885
The following items have been revised to include a link to instructions on completing Form 4885, Request for Records:
5112.11 Procedure for Obtaining APS Case Records
5113 Disclosure of Case Information to Other Agencies to Assist Clients to Obtain Services
5320 Notifying the Designated Perpetrator of Findings and Eligibility for Review
5421 Sending Notice of Intent to Release in Non-EMR Cases
5424.31 Notice of Emergency Release of Findings to the Designated Perpetrator
5425.3 Notification of Release of Findings for School Employees