FCASPL 244 (APS Protocol 2013)
Family, Children and Adult Services Procedure Letter No. 244
June 19, 2013
TO: Family, Children, and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Michael B. Colbert, Director
SUBJECT: JFS 07131 (Adult Protective Services Protocol)

This procedure letter introduces the JFS 07131 (Adult Protective Services Protocol) which is an information tool that outlines adult protective services (APS) operations in Ohio. The protocol was written to assist APS workers in performing their job responsibilities more efficiently.

This document outlines the various activities and task in the delivery of APS, from identifying signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exploitation, to case termination. A sample assessment tool, reporting forms and court filing forms have been included in the protocol as a guide.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
FORMS JFS 07131
(Adult Protective Services Protocol)
PROCEDURE LETTERS FCASPL No. 244