Adult Protective Services

Handbook Revision, July 2013

This revision of the Adult Protective Services In-Home Handbook was published on July 1, 2013. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.

Incorporation of Policy Memos (PATS 6232)

The items below are revised or added to incorporate the following policy and procedural memos:

PR 12-004 Use of Abbreviated Documentation in In-Home Investigations

PM 10-001 High Profile and Death Form Procedures.

See:

2131 Routing Coordinator Review for Special Needs Case Assignment

2131.1 Procedure for Routing Coordinator Review for Special Needs Case Assignment

2134 Sensitive and High Profile Cases

2134.1 Procedure for Sensitive and High Profile Cases [previously 2131.2]

2431 Procedure for Abbreviated Documentation of Low-Risk Investigations Involving Self-Neglect Allegations

2655 Procedure When Alleged Perpetrator’s Actions May Have Contributed to the Client’s Death

3216.1 Procedure for Abbreviated Documentation of Low-Risk Cases Involving Self-Neglect Allegations During Service Delivery

3473 Procedure When a Client’s Death May Involve Allegations Validated in the Investigation Stage

3474 Procedure When a Client’s Death May Involve New Incidents of Allegations Investigated or Validated During the Investigation Stage

3475 Procedure When a Client’s Death Involves New Allegations of Abuse or Neglect by an Alleged Perpetrator