6001 Introduction | APS-5500-MANUAL
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Georgia Division of Aging Services |
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Chapter: |
6000 Multidisciplinary Team |
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Section Title: |
Introduction |
Reviewed or Updated in: |
MT 2019-04 |
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Section Number: |
6001 |
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Summary Statement
The District Attorney of each Judicial Circuit may establish an Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Multidisciplinary Team (A/N/E MDT) for the purposes of coordinating, collaborating and responding to suspected case of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Adult Protective Services (APS) shall designate representatives to and participate fully in A/N/E MDTs established in accordance with O.C.G.A §30-5-11.
Basic Considerations
The establishment of A/N/E MDTs shall be at the discretion of the district attorney serving each judicial circuit. Level of participation will vary throughout the State. There may be APS regions without an A/N/E MDT, other regions with multiple A/N/E MDTs and A/N/E MDTs with representatives from multiple APS regions.
The district attorney shall create a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that shall include but not be limited to team procedures; operational details; and confidentiality requirements. All MOUs shall be reviewed by the State office and may only be signed by the DHS Commissioner.
Requirements as outlined in this policy section only pertain to those MDTs operating under O.C.G.A §30-5-11 and in possession of a MOU signed by the DHS Commissioner. APS staff shall adhere to standard confidentiality rules when participating in MDTs not operating under O.C.G.A §30-5-11.
Requirements
When requested by the district attorney, APS will identify and appoint at least one representative from each APS region served by an established A/N/E MDT.
Attendance
Meetings must be held at least twice a year but may be held more often if indicated by the operational detail of the MOU. APS representatives will make every effort to attend all scheduled A/N/E MDT meetings or designate a substitute representative.