Using administrative data from adult protective services: opportunities and considerations

Author(s):  
Kenneth J. Steinman ◽  
Pi-Ju Liu ◽  
Georgia Anetzberger ◽  
Alyssa Pettey Rockwood ◽  
Andreas Teferra ◽  
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2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 601-601
Author(s):  
Michael Splaine

Abstract In 2014, more than 12.5 million people age 65+ lived alone in the U.S. Of these, approximately one third had a cognitive impairment. Although protective services may identify risks to such individuals, they may not have a full understanding of the notion of precarity, or the looming uncertainty regarding space and place, that solo dwellers experience. This presentation explores the tension between the intentions of protective services and the experience of precarity for persons living alone. More specifically, persons living alone with dementia participating in online groups and community events report feelings of risk of loss of autonomy and rights if their status becomes known. The presenter will review these impressions against current police and adult protective services policies and standard practices.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 489-508
Author(s):  
Julia M. Rowan ◽  
Jeanine Yonashiro-Cho ◽  
Kathleen H. Wilber ◽  
Zachary D. Gassoumis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S74-S75
Author(s):  
Brian Tanksley ◽  
Theresa Sivers-Teixeira ◽  
Laura Mosqueda ◽  
Bonnie Olsen ◽  
Tim Platts-Mills ◽  
...  

Abstract Elder mistreatment (EM) is a public health problem that is rarely recognized or addressed in emergency departments (ED) where a lack of evidence-based protocols leave clinicians to rely on intuition and inconsistent action plans. In this presentation we will share findings from focus groups and online surveys with ED clinicians and administrators to evaluate the perceived value and likelihood of adopting the National Collaboratory’s third core element: the EM Screening and Response Protocol (EM-SAR). Results indicated a strong support for the EM-SAR tool in general and highlighted specific considerations for refining the tool. Considerations include resistance to adding to the ED workload, need to clarify roles and responsibilities for administering the tool, hesitancy to rely on clinical judgement to assess EM, concerns over Adult Protective Services’ ability to respond to increased reports, and a desire for cross-training and cooperation. These findings and implications for ongoing feasibility testing will be discussed.


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