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Adult Protection is not a bad word …

Adult Protection is not a bad word …. Prince Edward Island’s collaborative approach to abuse and neglect of its older adults. Jackie Doran-MacLeod, MSW,RSW Adult Protection Consultant PEI Department of Health. Kings. Prince. Our Service. Queens.

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Adult Protection is not a bad word …

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  1. Adult Protection is not abad word… Prince Edward Island’s collaborative approach to abuse and neglect of its older adults Jackie Doran-MacLeod, MSW,RSW Adult Protection Consultant PEI Department of Health

  2. Kings Prince Our Service Queens • 9 designated Adult Protection Workers on PEI • Based out of Homecare Offices • 50% of role is Adult Protection • Staff Profile • 80% Social Workers • 20% Registered Nurses • PEI Population is 135,850(Stats Can 2006 Census Data)

  3. Role of the Provincial Adult Protection Consultant • Consultation / support • Attend complex home visits, case conferences and court proceedings • Establish protocols and policies • Training of frontline staff, management, and the public • Monthly team meetings per county • Quarterly Provincial Adult Protection Meetings

  4. PEI – Has an aging population • Third highest proportion of seniors (65 +) in the Country • Nova Scotia 15.4% • New Brunswick 15.2% • PEI 15.1% • Islanders age 50+ comprise 36% of total population

  5. PEI – Adult Protection Statistics • 140 to 150 referrals per year • 60 to 70% are over the age of 65 • 40 to 50% of referrals are for self neglect • Reminder are – financial abuse • - caregiver abuse/neglect • - emotional/verbal abuse • - physical and sexual abuse • Our legislation also covers institutional abuse allegations

  6. Adult Protection Act (1988) Highlights • Protects vulnerable adults who are unable to protect themselves from • abuse and neglect • Guiding Principles • Self-determination • Least intrusive intervention • Right to refuse assistance • Assistance must be in the best interest of the person • Voluntary reporting • Confidential referrals

  7. Adult Protection Act (1988) Highlights cont • Majority of cases – provide assistance to eliminate/reduce risk factors • Rare cases go to court • Protection Intervention Order • Emergency Order • Last case to court was 3 years ago • 8 Emergency Orders in the past 18 months • All EOs settled without a court hearing

  8. Case examples

  9. Helen

  10. Helen’s Team • AP worker and Consultant • Family • Community hospital/ family doctor • Nursing home staff/ management • RCMP

  11. Nellie

  12. Other team members in PEI • Provincial Geriatric Program Do joint home visits with AP workers! • GeriatricPsychiatry Do office visits!

  13. Other team members • Public Trustees • Public Guardian • Friends and neigbours • Senior Peer Helper Program • Band Chiefs and Councils

  14. Other team members • Hospitals • Community Mental Health Outreach Workers • Home Care

  15. Community based solutions versus court applications is our GOAL Collaboration/ good relationships/ communication is key

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