Mass Jurisprudence Review, Psychology Review Exam Q&A 2024

Mass Jurisprudence Review, Psychology Review Exam Q&A 2024 Agency name for elders - CORRECT ANSWER-Department of Elder Affairs (DEA) Chapter 19A Agency name for disabled persons - CORRECT ANSWER-Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Chapter 19C Agency name for children - CORRECT ANSWER-Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapter 119 Elderly persons population definition - CORRECT ANSWER-age 60 or older Disabled persons population definition - CORRECT ANSWER-age 18 to 59 intellectually, mentally, or physically disabled wholly or partially dependent on others to meet daily needs Child population definition - CORRECT ANSWER-under age 18 Definition of elder abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-serious physical or emotional injury to elderly person neglect or self neglect (failure of elderly person to care for oneself) financial exploitation Exception for elder abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-It is not abuse if it is in accordance with tenets and teachings of a church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof Financial exploitation - CORRECT ANSWER-act or omission which causes substantial monetary or property loss or causes a substantial monetary or property gain to the other person that would otherwise benefit the elderly person What should be included in elder abuse report? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Name 2) Address 3) Approximate age of elderly person 4) Nature/extent of abuse 5) Caretaker's name 6) Medical treatment received/required Reporter's info (if they want) What is included in elder abuse assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Visit to residence of elderly person 2) May include consultation with appropriate others Elderly person receives written notice that assessment is being conducted and has right to review file and report If emergency, department completes assessment within 24 hours of receipt of report If determined that allegations in report can't be substantiated, records are destroyed or de-identified within 3 years Caretaker for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER-person responsible for the care of an elderly person responsibility may arise as result of family relationship, by a voluntary or contractual duty, or fiduciary duty imposed by law Conservator for elderly - CORRECT ANSWER-person appointed to manage the estate of an elderly person Definition of abuse for disabled persons - CORREC