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  • 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

Urgent Response

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

October 28, 2020

APS Urgent Response Guidelines

APS Urgent Response Guidelines The following guidelines indicate an urgent Response is needed: Abuse occurring at the time of referral Immediate medical attention is needed Threat of suicide of AV Threat of homicide to AV Alleged perpetrator exhibiting behavior which places AV in immediate danger AP currently has access to the AV in any situation […]

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October 30, 2020

Responding to Emergencies

Responding to Emergencies Analyze immediate risk and determine need for emergency response and type of response indicated. On all reports of maltreatment, the APS specialist must: Analyze the situation for immediate risk. Determine the need for services. Whether the client lives alone or with others, and whether the situation is self-inflicted or perpetrated by a […]

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October 30, 2020

Planning and Preparing for Investigations

Planning and Preparing for Investigations Begins with receipt and review of the APS report and consists of the following steps: Review the report after supervisory screening. Analyze prior case file. Analyze allegation and response need. Obtain additional information. Prepare for the initial face to face interview. Initial Screening First opportunity to make judgments and decisions […]

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