Adult Protective Services Handbook Revision May 2012

This revision of the Adult Protective Services In-Home Handbook was published on May 1, 2012. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Name Change for DADS Program

DADS has changed the name of ICF/MR (intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded) to ICF/ID (intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disability). The handbook has been updated to reflect this and add additional people-first language.

See:

1430 Assessing Allegations in Settings Investigated by APS Facility Investigations

3414 Procedure for Providing Emergency Services During HCS Investigations

5112.13 Release of APS In-Home Case Records to Facilities or Providers Under APS Facility Jurisdiction

5120 Release of Case Information to Entities Responsible for Protection of Clients

Appendix II: Facilities and Jurisdictions