Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Human Services
Title R495 - Administration (Human Services)
Rule R495-890 - Department of Human Services Conflict Investigation Procedure
Section R495-890-5 - Procedure Used When a DHS Conflict Investigation Is Necessary for Adults
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult shall be referred to APS Intake.
(2) If any concerns arise during the investigation around conflict issues, APS may consult with OSR as how to handle the conflict.
(3) If a conflict is identified after APS has initiated an investigation, OSR shall be notified on the next business day after the conflict is identified. If the APS worker is responding to an emergency, the worker shall complete whatever protective actions are necessary and then staff the conflict with a supervisor. The supervisor shall notify OSR of the conflict and OSR shall consult with the APS Director or designee in determining the appropriate APS investigator that APS intake will assign to the case.
(4) If the Executive Director has designated a case as a conflict case, OSR shall consult with the APS Director or designee in determining the appropriate APS investigator that APS intake will assign to the case.