R510-302-5. Records.  


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  • (1) Adult Protection case files shall be securely maintained.

    (2) An Adult Protection case file shall include all records relating to an investigation performed by Adult Protective Services, and may include an adult protection report, capacity assessment, allegation assessment, risk assessment, service plan recommendations and service plans, case activity record, correspondence, agreements, authorizations, medical and psychological records, financial records, police reports, photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, court documents, and legal documents.

    (a) Short-term service case files may include in addition to the above items: client eligibility documents, information releases, correspondence, Assessments, disbursement requests, records of Protective Intervention payments, and service plan documents.

    (3) An Adult Protection case file shall document services needed by and provided for each vulnerable adult client.

    (4) Case Review Committee recommendations will be documented in the case record.

    (5) If a vulnerable adult dies after a referral is received, the investigator shall complete a report in compliance with DHS Policy and Procedures 05-02.