This letter transmits new and amended Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules governing adult protective services (APS) that have been proposed and amended as a result of the passage of HB 64. The following is a brief explanation of the changes.

OAC rule 5101:2-20-01 entitled "Adult protective services definitions" sets forth definitions of terminology used by those working in the APS field. This rule has been amended to include definitions for case management, case record, caseworker, principals of the case, and supervisor. It also expands the definition of "exploitation".

OAC 5101:2-20-05 entitled "Confidentiality and dissemination of adult protective services information" outlines the confidential nature of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation reports and specifies when release of such information is required or permissible.

OAC rule 5101:2-20-06 entitled "The county adult protective services memorandum of understanding" sets forth the requirements for the CDJFSs and their designated agencies when creating a memorandum of understanding.

OAC rule 5101:2-20-07 entitled "Education and in-service training requirements for APS caseworkers and supervisors" sets forth the core and on-going training requirements for APS caseworkers and supervisors.

OAC 5101:2-20-11 entitled "Adult protective services screening" sets forth the requirements for the CDJFS or its designee in screening APS referrals of abuse, neglect and exploitation. This rule also specifies that the CDJFS is permitted to designate another agency to record and screen APS referrals.

OAC rule 5101:2-20-14 entitled "CDJFS requirement for cross-referring reports of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation" sets forth the requirements for when a CDJFS must make a referral to their local board of developmental disabilities, state long-term care ombudsman program, department of health, or the public children services agency.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The following chart identifies the material that needs to be removed from and inserted into the Family Children and Adult Service Manual (FCASM).