Adult Protective Services Montgomery County
Is based on the premise that assistance should : Enable clients to live in a safe, secure environment Provide the least restrictive alternative to any changes in the client’s living situation Involve the clients in the decision making process
To prevent, reduce, or remedy conditions causing endangerment to the client through the provision of necessary and appropriate services To maximize the client’s independence and self-direction To prevent unnecessary institutionalization and enable clients to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible
All states have an Adult Protective Services law. Ohio’s Law differs from other states in 3 ways: It pertains specifically to adults aged 60 and older. It includes self-neglect as a category for protective services action. It mandates certain categories of professionals to report suspected elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
The law states that each county’s Department of Jobs & Family Services will investigate cases of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
To assist endangered elders and other adults over age 60 to: Achieve and maintain safe living environments Increase their abilities to care for themselves Secure safe care and other necessary services from external sources
Investigations must begin: Within 24 hours of the report of an emergency situation Within 3 working days of the report of a non-emergency
Investigations must be completed within 30 days. At the initial interview, the APS worker will give written notice, as well as a verbal explanation of the intent of the investigation, to the adult who is the subject of the referral.
Adult Protective Services is guided by the concepts of achieving and ensuring a client’s freedom, safety, least disruption of lifestyle, and the least restrictive care alternative. At all times, the APS worker’s foremost responsibility is assurance of the client’s rights.
The following 10 principals guide Adult Protective Services assessment, evaluation and case management: Freedom over safety Self-determination Participation in decision-making
Least restrictive alternative Primacy of the adult Confidentiality Benefit of the doubt
Do no harm Avoidance of blame Maintenance of family
One of the most important charges for Adult Protective Services is to uphold the balance between the legally defined rights of competent elders and the protection of vulnerable older adults.
There are 3 court interventions that Adult Protective Services can take: Emergency Protective Order Routine Protective Order Temporary Restraining Order
1000 928 900 800 752 710 N 700 u 600 Abuse m 484 500 Neglect 430 428 b Self Neglect 400 e Exploitation 300 r 183 Total 200 129 128 121 133 98 97 82 77 100 0 2009 2010 2011 Year
6% Increase in the Number of Reports of Suspected Abuse in 2010 23% Increase in the Number of Reports of Suspected Abuse in 2011 14% Increase in the Number of Reports of Suspected Abuse as of April 2012
60% of the Suspected Reports in 2009 were for self neglect 57% of the Suspected Reports in 2010 were for self neglect 52% of the Suspected Reports in 2011 were for self neglect The trend: a lower percentage of reports for self neglect over the last 3 years
There were only slight increases in the number of reported neglect cases over the last 3 years However, there was a 21% increase in the number of reports of abuse in 2010 There was a 35% increase in the number of reports of abuse in 2011
There was a 18% increase in the number of reports of exploitation in 2010 There was a 88% increase in the number of reports of exploitation in 2011 Exploitation has been the fastest growing area of reports of suspected elder abuse in Montgomery County
Please call the APS intake line: Montgomery County Adult Protective Services- 225 - 4906 When in doubt, call us out.
The National Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse awarded a grant to Montgomery County in 2009. The purpose of the grant was to create and sustain a multi-disciplinary team focused on elder abuse.
Montgomery County is a community where older and vulnerable adults live free from abuse neglect, and exploitation and are empowered respected, valued and supported.
To develop collaborative partnerships to prevent and eliminate elder abuse, neglect and exploitation of older and vulnerable adults through comprehensive and effective education, advocacy, intervention and services.
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Wear Purple to Show Your Support Four Locations in Montgomery County Vandalia Senior Center- 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wesley Center – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Twin Towers- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Terraces- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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