Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 5.00 - Elder Abuse Reporting and Protective Services Program
Section 5.03 - Functions and Responsibilities of the Department
Universal Citation: 651 MA Code of Regs 651.5
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) The Department shall, subject to appropriation, maintain a state-wide Protective Services Program to receive reports of the Abuse of Elders, which shall be accessible on a 24 hour per day, seven day per week basis. Further, the Department shall, subject to appropriation, develop a coordinated system of Protective Services for Elders suffering from a Reportable Condition(s) pursuant to M.G.L. c. 19A, § 16.
(2) Subject to appropriation, the responsibilities of the Department shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Create and maintain the
operational ability to receive reports of Abuse of Elders on a 24 hour per day,
seven day per week basis;
(b)
Designate, re-designate and terminate Protective Services Agencies;
(c) Coordinate and manage the Protective
Services Program;
(d) Adopt rules
and regulations for the Protective Services Program;
(e) Monitor the effectiveness of the
Protective Services Program and conduct evaluative research about it;
(f) Utilize grants from federal, state, and
other public and private sources to support the Protective Services
Program;
(g) Receive reports of
Abuse of Elders and refer such reports to Protective Services Agencies for
screening, Investigation, and implementation of a Service Plan, where
appropriate;
(h) Seek Protective
Orders, as appropriate, in accordance with
651 CMR
5.16 and
5.17;
(i) Contract with Protective Services
Agencies and other organizations and individuals, as appropriate, to implement
the Protective Services Program;
(j) Appoint Department regional managers who
are responsible for program development, monitoring, technical assistance,
training, and clinical consultation;
(k) Publicize and provide education to
statewide and national organizations regarding the Protective Services
Program;
(l) Perform all other
functions necessary for the administration of the Protective Services
Program.
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