Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 5.00 - Elder Abuse Reporting and Protective Services Program
Section 5.01 - Scope and Purpose
Universal Citation: 651 MA Code of Regs 651.5
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) 651 CMR 5.00 .
(a) establishes criteria and procedures for
the Department to designate, re-designate, or terminate the designation of
Protective Services Agencies;
(b)
sets forth the basis for determining those instances in which Abuse may or must
be reported to the Department or its designated Protective Services
Agencies;
(c) specifies the manner
in which reports of Abuse must be made; and
(d) specifies the action which must be taken
when receiving, investigating, and/or otherwise responding to such reports,
including the provision of Protective Services to Elders who are determined to
have been Abused.
(2) 651 CMR 5.00 reflects the program's philosophy of recognizing an Elder's right to self-determination and attempts to balance individual autonomy with the mandate to provide protection. Throughout Protective Services Investigation and service provision, the Elder shall be involved to the greatest feasible extent in decisions which affect the Elder. Services will be provided with the consent of the Elder and with the least possible intrusion into the life of the Elder with the intention of providing protection from Abuse or the risk of Abuse.
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