2005 Notification | APS-5500-MANUAL
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Georgia Division of Aging Services |
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Chapter: |
2000 APS Reports and Opening Cases |
Effective Date: |
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Section Title: |
Notification |
Reviewed or Updated in: |
MT 2019-04 |
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Section Number: |
2005 |
Previous Update: |
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Summary Statement
Central Intake will determine if the report meets the criteria for Adult Protective Services (APS) and will advise the reporter of the status.
Basic Considerations
When reports are submitted via online or web reporting, it may not be possible to give notification at the time of the report. In those situations the reporter will be notified by receipt of the APS “Acknowledgement Letter”.
Refer to 2006 Acknowledgments for Acknowledgement policy.
Procedures
The Central Intake Specialist will:
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Inform the reporter of the status of the report at the time of determination;
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Provide clarity regarding the APS program and criteria;
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Advise mandated reporters of the necessity to make a report, in addition to the one made to APS, to local law enforcement as required by law
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Link the reporter to other resources/education as needed;
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Refer the reporter to the appropriate reporting agency, if necessary;