** Archive **
FCASPL 73 (Adult Protective Services Protocol - Archive)
Family, Children and Adult Services Procedure Letter No. 73
September 5, 2003
TO: All Family, Children and Adult Services Manual Holders
FROM: Thomas J. Hayes, Director
SUBJECT: Adult Protective Services Protocol

This letter obsoletes the "Adult Protective Services Guidelines" issued March 28, 1996 under FCASPL No. 49 and transmits the "Adult Protective Services Protocol". This protocol is an informational 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. The document outlines the various activities and tasks in the delivery of APS from identifying signs and symptoms of abuse, neglect and exploitation to case termination. The protocol also includes a sample assessment tool, reporting forms and court filing forms to serve as a guide for APS staff.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

LOCATIONREMOVE AND FILE AS OBSOLETEINSERT/REPLACEMENT
TRANSMITTALS  
Procedure Letters FCASPL No. 49 FCASPL No. 73

Attachment: Adult Protective Services Protocol