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Adult Protection 101 Deb Siebenaler and Jennifer Kirchen, LSW MN Department of Human Services Aging Adult Services

Introduction. In 1980, the MN legislature passed MS 626.557, which declared the public policy of the State of MN was to protect vulnerable adults.Legislation was implemented at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 1981 with the creation of the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit.. Protecti

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Adult Protection 101 Deb Siebenaler and Jennifer Kirchen, LSW MN Department of Human Services Aging Adult Services

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    1. Adult Protection 101 Deb Siebenaler and Jennifer Kirchen, LSW MN Department of Human Services Aging & Adult Services June 20, 2011

    2. Introduction In 1980, the MN legislature passed MS 626.557, which declared the public policy of the State of MN was to protect vulnerable adults. Legislation was implemented at the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 1981 with the creation of the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit.

    3. Protection Provide safe services and living environments for vulnerable adults who have been maltreated Require reporting, investigation and protective services

    4. Categorical Vulnerable Adult A person, 18 years of age or older, who is a: Resident or inpatient of a facility, regulated by MDH or DHS, or Receives services from a facility, regulated by MDH or DHS, or Recipient of home care services from MDH facility or PCA services.

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