Adult Protective Services
Handbook Revision, September 2015
This revision of the Adult Protective Services In-Home Handbook was published on September 1, 2015. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
FY 16 Release 1 for APS In-Home (PATS 8362)
The item below is revised for clarity. No changes in policy have been made. See:
2200 Case Initiation
The items below are revised to clarify when the specialist must complete a Risk of Recidivism Assessment. See:
2261 Procedure When Alleged Victim Refuses to Cooperate With APS Investigation
2421.1 Procedure When the Alleged Victim Refuses Protective Services
The items below are revised to clarify that an initial face-to-face contact and full Safety Assessment are not required when there is already an open investigation, the alleged victim is safe, and the specialist saw the alleged victim in the last 30 calendar days. See:
2540 Additional Allegations Discovered and New Reports Received During the Investigation Stage
2541 Procedure for New Intake Reports Received During the Investigation Stage
The item below is revised to indicate when specialist discovers a new allegation a Safety Reassessment is only completed if appropriate. See:
2542 Procedure for New Allegations Discovered by the APS Specialist
The item below is revised to clarify when a Risk of Recidivism Assessment is not required. See:
2810 Procedure for Completing the Risk of Recidivism Assessment