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Sections

  • Welcome to the Adult Protective Services Library
  • Miscellaneous
    • Investigating Suspected Elder Maltreatment
  • Introduction to Law & Policy
    • Meriweather Scott Referral
    • John Brown Referral
    • Jane Philbright Referral
    • Interviewing Tips
    • Referrals on Special Populations
  • APS Forms & System
    • APS Computer System Reference Guide
    • Proper Documentation: A Key Topic in Training Programs for Elder Abuse Workers
  • Normal Aging
    • Ageism and the Elderly
    • Exercise for Healthy Aging
  • Investigative Process
    • Technical Assistance Brief Investigation Protocols
  • Substantiation Decision
    • Determining Findings
    • Adult Protective Services Clients Confirmed for Self-Neglect: Characteristics and Service Use
    • A Good Man is Hard to Find
  • Service Planning
    • Service Planning with APS Clients
    • Older Adults Affected by Polyvictimization: A Review of Early Research
  • Urgent Response
    • APS Urgent Response Guidelines
    • Responding to Emergencies
    • Planning and Preparing for Investigations
  • Worker Safety
    • Safety Grid
    • Planning for Safety
  • Pre-Academy Field Tasks
    • Customer Service in Adult Protective Services

Welcome to the Adult Protective Services Library

Miscellaneous

This section contains information not covered in the Pre-Academy Workbook that may help you as an APS Specialist.

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Introduction to Law & Policy

Program specific policies and terminology designed to give you a foundation for many of the tasks you will be asked to complete as an APS Specialist.

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APS Forms & System

An introduction to the APS forms and computer system, including the purpose of each form or tab and the routing of each form.

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Normal Aging

This section reviews some of the myths about aging and also gives some basic information on what happens to a person’s body and mind in the course of the aging process.

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Investigative Process

A foundation in the basic process of investigations which requires thorough attention to detail, the search for sources of information, and careful documentation.

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Substantiation Decision

Provides a process which can help make appropriate substantiation decisions such as identifying the elements of a decision and the burden of proof that has to be reached.

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Service Planning

How to work with the client to determine what services would be the most beneficial while respecting the client’s right to self-determination.

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Urgent Response

Determine if an urgent response is required at the time of screening and respond when prompt action may be required.

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Worker Safety

Identify safety issues prior to the initial visit with the client and respond if there are indicators of a recent incidence of violence.

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Pre-Academy Field Tasks

Document your experiences in the field working under the direct supervision of your APSS IV prior to attending the APS Academy.

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If you need help or have any questions please email the CPM Help Desk.

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