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Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide With Complete Solutions update.Abuse - Correct Answer-i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in:
ii) Physical harm or emotional injury
iii) Financial exploitation
iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well-being
Exceptions to abuse - Correct Answer-i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious denomination
Definition of "Elderly person" - Correct Answer-an individual who is sixty years of age or over
Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - Correct Answer-A situation in which an elderly person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental harm.
Definition of "Guardian" of elderly - Correct Answer-a person who has qualified as a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem
Financial Exploitation (Elderly) - Correct Answer-i) An act or omission by another person
which causes substantial monetary or property loss to an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another person
(1) Intention doesn't matter
Conservator (elderly) - Correct Answer-i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate
of a person
Reports of elder abuse (timeline) - Correct Answer-1) Immediately make a verbal report
2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs
Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - Correct Answer-The worker reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing.
When is the reporter liable - Correct Answer-If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse
or inflicted or caused abuse. Authorized activities of protective services agencies - Correct Answer-1) receive and investigate reports
2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent
3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an emergency order
4) to furnish protective services in an emergency
5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent
6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person
7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department
Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - Correct Answer-1) visit to the residence
2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse
(3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48 HOURS
procedure of the department if abuse is founded - Correct Answer-1) evaluate person's functional capacity
2) evaluate person's situation and resources
3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives
Information to include when making a report - Correct Answer-Name, address, age, info
on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone).
Agencies used to provide protective services - Correct Answer-public and nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person
The department insures that the designated agency has to: - Correct Answer-1) demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person
2) there is continuity of care
3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day
additional services authorized to assist protected person - Correct Answer-medical care,
mental health care, and emergency financial assistance
Protected person is given services when: - Correct Answer-protected person consents
If protected person lacks the ability to consent: - Correct Answer-Department or agency can petition the court (a) Court hearing within 14 days regarding capacity to consent
(b) Guardian ad litem will be appointed
(c) If the court finds the elderly person lacks capacity to consent, they can appoint guardian, conservator, or other person.
(d) Court order for protected services shall remain in effect for a period of SIX MONTHS
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