R510-302-13. Termination of Short-Term Protective Services

  (1) A vulnerable adult has no entitlement or right to short-term protective services from APS.

  (2) Protective Services may be terminated by the vulnerable adult or APS at any time, except if there is a Court order in place.

  (3) Protective Services shall be terminated when:

  (a) the vulnerable adult is no longer in immediate danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation;

  (b) a vulnerable adult who voluntarily accepted services requests that those services be terminated;

  (c) recommended by the Case Review Committee;

  (d) the court terminates an order requiring APS to provide services;

  (e) the vulnerable adult is receiving protective services from other persons or agencies;

  (f) the vulnerable adult's behavior is abusive or violent and constitutes a threat;

  (g) the vulnerable adult no longer meets the eligibility requirements for services;

  (h) the vulnerable adult refuses to comply with the service plan;

  (i) there is insufficient funding to pay for the service;

  (j) the vulnerable adult moves out of State; or

  (k) the vulnerable adult dies. APS shall complete a Deceased Client Report form in accordance with DHS policy 05-02.

  (4) When APS terminates Short-Term protective services, a letter shall be sent to the vulnerable adult stating the case is going to be terminated and the reason for termination.

  (a) The letter shall state that termination becomes effective 10 days from the date the letter was sent unless the vulnerable adult requests an administrative review of the reason for the termination and to decide if the services should be reinstated or alternative services may be available.