Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 15 - Governor, Office of
Rule 15.01.02 - RULES GOVERNING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAMS
Section 15.01.02.031 - INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Review of Allegations. Upon receipt of an APS report of vulnerable adult maltreatment the Provider shall conduct a review of the allegations of such report to determine whether: (4-6-23)
02. Need for Investigation. If, based on its review, the Provider determines that a report involves a facility, and was required to be made to the Department pursuant to Section 39-5303, Idaho Code, the Provider shall immediately refer the report to the Department. If, based on its review, the Provider determines that a report involving resident-to-resident contact was exempted from reporting by Section 39-5303, Idaho Code, no further investigation need be conducted on such report. The Provider shall investigate all other reports. (4-6-23)
03. Vulnerability Determination. Upon investigating an APS report, the Provider shall determine whether an alleged victim is vulnerable. If the alleged victim is determined to be vulnerable the Provider shall continue the investigation to determine if the report is substantiated or unsubstantiated. If the alleged victim is not vulnerable the investigation shall be closed; however, the Provider may provide a referral to Information and Assistance, Case Management, the Ombudsman, law enforcement or other appropriate entity for investigation and resolution. (4-6-23)
04. Investigative Determinations. The Provider shall make one (1) of two (2) investigative determinations upon completion of an APS investigation: (4-6-23)
05. Caregiver Neglect. In investigating a report of caregiver neglect, the Provider shall take into account any deterioration of the mental or physical health of the caregiver resulting from the pressures associated with care giving responsibilities that may have contributed to the neglect of the vulnerable adult. In such cases, the Provider shall make every effort to assist the informal primary caregiver in accessing available social, supportive or prevention services necessary to reduce the risk to the vulnerable adult. Formal caregivers may be served at the discretion of the APS provider. (4-6-23)