Questions and Answers
What can the sections 415.101-415.113 be cited as?
What does the term 'abuse' refer to in the context of the Adult Protective Services Act?
A willful act or threatened act by a relative, caregiver, or household member that causes or is likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult's physical, mental, or emotional health.
What are 'activities of daily living'?
Functions and tasks for self-care including ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting.
Who is defined as an 'alleged perpetrator'?
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What does 'capacity to consent' mean?
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Who qualifies as a 'caregiver'?
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What does 'deception' entail in the context of the Adult Protective Services Act?
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What does 'exploitation' mean?
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Study Notes
Adult Protective Services Act Overview
- Known as the "Adult Protective Services Act."
- Acknowledges the need for protective services due to age or disability.
- Aim to provide equal rights while protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Intends to detect and correct issues through social services and criminal investigations.
- Promotes mandatory reporting to safeguard vulnerable adults.
- Focuses on minimal restrictions of personal liberty and constitutional rights.
- Encourages family involvement in the care of vulnerable adults.
Key Definitions
- Abuse: Willful acts or threats by caregivers causing significant impairment to a vulnerable adult's health.
- Activities of Daily Living: Self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting.
- Alleged Perpetrator: Individual named as responsible for abusing or neglecting a vulnerable adult.
- Capacity to Consent: Understanding necessary for vulnerable adults to make informed decisions regarding their care and services.
- Caregiver: Individuals responsible for regular care of vulnerable adults, including relatives, guardians, and volunteers, but excludes law enforcement in an official capacity.
- Deception: Misrepresentation or concealment of facts related to services or property benefiting a vulnerable adult.
Exploitation Definition and Examples
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Exploitation: Misuse of trust to obtain a vulnerable adult's property or assets through deception or intimidation.
- Can occur when the perpetrator knows or should know the adult lacks the capacity to consent.
- Types of exploitation include:
- Breach of fiduciary relationships (misuse of power of attorney, abuse of guardianship).
- Unauthorized taking of personal assets.
- Misappropriation or misuse of funds belonging to a vulnerable adult.
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