Code of Colorado Regulations
2500 - Department of Human Services
2518 - Adult Protective Services
12 CCR 2518-1 - ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Section 12 CCR 2518-1-30.530 - ASSESSMENT [Rev. eff. 1/30/17]

Universal Citation: 12 CO Code Regs 2518-1, ยง 30.530

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

A. The county department shall begin an assessment of the client's risk, safety, and strengths during the initial in-person visit.

B. Using the assessment tool in CAPS, the county department shall complete a baseline assessment of the client to determine the client's risk and safety, whether the client is an at-risk adult, and if there is a need for protective services.

1. If the client is in clear and immediate danger, the county shall intervene immediately by notifying the proper authorities or arranging for appropriate emergency responders.

2. If the client dies while the county department is completing the initial assessment, the assessment shall be completed using the information that was obtained prior to the client's death. If the client passed away prior to the beginning of the investigation and assessment, an assessment shall not be completed.

3. If the client is not an at-risk adult, as defined in Section 30.100 , the case shall be closed, per Section 30.510 , A. The assessment status areas of ADLS/IADLS, cognition, behavioral concerns, and medical shall be used as the key determiners of whether an adult is at-risk.

C. The county department shall complete and document the assessment in CAPS within forty-five (45) calendar days of the receipt of the report, as follows:

1. All impacts (significant, minor, no, and unknown) and mitigating services, and the assessment narrative and/or case notes supporting selected impacts and services, shall be documented and the assessment marked complete no later than forty-five (45) calendar days from receipt of the report.

2. If the assessment cannot be completed within this time frame for good cause, the county department shall document the cause.

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