This letter transmits the adoption of four new and one rescinded Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rule that governs the adult protective services program. OAC rules 5101:2-20-01 through 5101:2-20-04 will replace the rescinded OAC rule 5101:2-20-01 Provision of adult protective services.

The new rules were developed by ODJFS staff with the assistance of an APS rule workgroup comprised of state and county workers in the field of APS. The purpose of the rules is to standardize adult protective services (APS) practice across the state. The four new rules contain the following information: APS definitions; APS intake and investigative procedures; APS designated agency provisions; and APS case record provisions. The one rescinded and four new OAC rules will be effective March 17, 2003. Training on the new OAC rules will be provided to the county departments of job and family services staff prior to the effective date of the rules.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart depicts what materials should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and what materials are to be inserted in the FCASM.