Code of Massachusetts Regulations
118 CMR - DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
Title 118 CMR 7.00 - Protective Services
Section 7.04 - Provision of Protective Services

Universal Citation: 118 MA Code of Regs 118.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Protective services shall:

(a) be provided by agencies of the Commonwealth and vendors who contract or license with such agencies pursuant to the approved protective services plan filed with the Commission;

(b) be provided in the least restrictive manner possible; and

(c) be provided to protect a person with a disability from abuse, to remedy the effects of abuse and to respond to the underlying abusive situation, to the extent possible.

(2) Protective services may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Social services casework and case management including, but not limited to, evaluations of functional capacity and resources, development of a service plan, appropriate referral services, and emergency response;

(b) Counseling;

(c) Homemaker/chore services;

(d) Temporary shelter;

(e) Dietary services;

(f) Emergency services;

(g) Respite services;

(h) Alternative housing;

(i) Housing assistance;

(j) Special attendants;

(k) Adaptive equipment;

(l) Transportation;

(m) Psychology services;

(n) Health-related services;

(o) Referral to legal services;

(p) Recommendations for staff focused actions including, but not limited to, recommendations for staff training and corrective action; and

(q) Recommendations for implementation of corrective agency policies and procedures.

(3) Unless the person with a disability has been found incapacitated and/or protective services are being implemented pursuant to a court order, the person with a disability may refuse any or all protective services.

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