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Information to include when filing a report of elder abuse
1. Name, address, and approximate age of elder
2. Info on abuse
3. Caretaker name, if known
4. Any medical treatment being received or required
5. Any other info relevant to the case.
6. Optionally, the reporter can leave contact info (name, address).
Authorized activities of protective services agencies
1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH the elder's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for
issuance of an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected
person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the
department
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Procedure of the department or its agency to assess and evaluate the
information reported in section 15
1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals
who have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
Assessment timeline in an emergency
If an emergency exists, assessments shall be completed within 24 HOURS of
the receipt of the report of abuse.
Any elderly person who is the subject of the report shall:
(1) Receive written notice that an assessment is being conducted
(2) Have a right to review the file and report developed as a result
procedure of the department or its agency if abuse is founded
1. The department or the designated agency shall evaluate the person's
a) functional capacity
b) situation
c) resources
2. Create a protective services plan that uses the least restrictive alternatives
(e.g., home health aides)
Additional services authorized to assist elder per protective services plan
following assessment finding of abuse
medical care, mental health care, and emergency financial assistance
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Procedure if the assessment finds that the elderly person suffered serious
abuse
The finding shall be reported to the county DA within 48 HOURS
Procedure if the department or its designated agency have reasonable
cause to believe that an elderly person has died as a result of abuse
The death shall be IMMEDIATELY reported to the DA of the county where the
abuse occurred.
The department will provide a written response within 45 days to the abuse
reporter
Protected person is given services when:
protected person consents
Exception (1): lawful representative consents
Exception (2): services approved in an order following an emergency
petition
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Agencies used to provide protective services
public and nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person
The department ensures that the designated agency has to:
1) have demonstrated experience providing services to elders
2) provide continuity of care in protective services
3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day
Geriatric evaluation process/elements following a petition for appointment of
a
conservator or guardian or following an emergency order for protective
services:
1) name and address of the place of residence
2) description of current treatment and services, if any
3) evaluation of person's current physical, mental, and social conditions
4) recommendation for the least restrictive environment
(D) Elderly person has the right to secure their own medical/psychiatric eval
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