R510-302-11. Short-Term Intervention

(1) Short-term protective services may only be provided to a vulnerable adult who is the victim of abuse, neglect or exploitation, and in accordance with the terms of a service plan consented to and signed by the vulnerable adult or the vulnerable adult's legal guardian, or pursuant to a court order. An updated service plan shall be signed at each case review.

(2) A short-term services Case Review Committee shall monitor and review short-term services. The Case Review Committee:

(a) shall consist of the primary worker, supervisor or designee, and two other region workers. The Committee may include other APS and community or agency individuals when determined necessary by the Case Review Committee.

(b) shall oversee the progress made towards resolution of the protective need.

(c) may recommend that short-term services are initiated, extended, or terminated.

(d) may recommend community referrals or alternative actions.

(3) The Case Supervisor may approve or deny Short-Term Services recommended by the Case Review Committee.

(4) Short-Term Services may only be provided under the following conditions:

(a) Short-term services are voluntary and shall not be implemented without the written consent of the vulnerable adult or the vulnerable adult's legal representative.

(b) Every short-term service case shall include a protective supervision service.

(c) Protective Intervention funds for Short-term services shall not be disbursed without the approval of the APS supervisor or regional director.

(d) Respite Care funds may not be used for caring for other members of the family, performing extensive household tasks, or transportation.

(e) Respite Care may be provided in the vulnerable adult's home, a caregiver's home, or in a licensed facility.

(f) Supported Living Payments may be made to providers to enable the vulnerable adult to remain in his own home or in the home of a relative, and may include short-term supervision, transportation, assistance with shopping, training or assistance with activities of daily living.

(g) Payments for Short-Term Services may not be made until a case has been approved by the Case Review Committee and Services voluntarily agreed to in writing by the vulnerable adult, his or her guardian, or approved by court order.