Code of Massachusetts Regulations
651 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS
Title 651 CMR 5.00 - Elder Abuse Reporting and Protective Services Program
Section 5.16 - Actions Without Consent
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Upon a refusal to consent, or withdrawal of consent to Protective Services by an Abused Elder who has the Decisional Capacity to consent; or upon the decision of the Court not to issue an order for Protective Services or not to appoint a fiduciary of an Abused Elder under M.G.L. c. 19A, § 20(a) or 20(b), the Protective Services Caseworker shall do the following:
(2) If the Elder is believed to lack the Decisional Capacity to consent to Protective Services, see 651 CMR 5.17(2)(a).
(3) If the Elder lacks the Decisional Capacity to consent to the provision of Protective Services, see 651 CMR 5.17(2)(b).
(4) If access to the Elder is barred by a person other than the Elder, see 651 CMR 5.17(2)(c).