Determining Findings Substantiated vs. Unsubstantiated Upon completion of the investigation, the APS specialist must make a final determination regarding each allegation. Each allegation must be determined as: Decision-Making Process The APS specialist collects and analyzes evidence in order to: Systematic Decision-Making Process The systemic decision-making process includes the following components: As specialists gain experience in […]
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.
Adult Protective Services Clients Confirmed for Self-Neglect: Characteristics and Service Use
Adult Protective Services Clients Confirmed for Self-Neglect: Characteristics and Service Use To learn more about the APS Clients Confirmed for Self-Neglect: Characteristics and Service Use article from the Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, Vol. 23, Issue 4, please visit the Taylor and Francis website.
A Good Man is Hard to Find
A Good Man is Hard to Find By Lorenzo W. Milam We are always on the lookout for a good personal care attendant aren’t we? One who isn’t slovenly or snarly, who doesn’t complain, who will come to work exactly when he’s supposed to. One who doesn’t drink, doesn’t smoke, and doesn’t stick needles in […]