Ops Manual - Elder Abuse 2017 Flashcards
Verbal report/notification of abuse or suspected abuse to a ______________________________ does not relieve the firefighter, EMT-B, or paramedic from the duty of contacting the appropriate reporting agency.
Law enforcement official
The firefighter, EMT-B, or paramedic shall complete the written report of abuse document by the _______________________________?
end of the work shift/assignment.
Written report:
How to report DV?
A. No form number.
B. Submit to proper police agency within two working days of incident. (Written report)
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting?
Form SOC 341 (12-06) located in S-drive/FORMS/Blank Forms/EMS.
b. Three reporting methods:
i. Mail completed form to Adult Protective Services within two working days using supplied envelopes (preaddressed and postage paid).
ii. Call APS first, then fax of completed form to 858-495-5247.
iii. On-line reporting, no phone call or fax required: AISwebreferral.org.
Any act or suspicion of abuse recognized by ________________member shall qualify as a reportable act.
At least one crew
Abuse may be displayed in many forms. Examples of abuse may include, but are not limited to, any one of the following:
Physical abuse Neglect Fiduciary or financial Psychological/emotional abuse Self-neglect
Verbal reports:
Reporting of abuse or suspected abuse shall be made verbally to the appropriate agency ______________________________?
immediately upon return to the station/post.
Written reports
Parameters for child abuse reporting:
Call child welfare services first and then fax the form in. (Within 36 hours fax in)
Contact DMS to assist
Written reports:
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting
Three reporting methods:
Mail completed form to Adult Protective Services within two working days using supplied envelopes (preaddressed and postage paid).
Call APS first, then fax of completed form to 858495-5247.
On-line reporting, no phone call or fax required: AISwebreferral.org
Reporting procedures:
Verbal reports shall be made to one of the following
SD County Child Welfare Services
Adult Protective Services (APS)
SD County Domestic Violence Hotline
What are the two ways to report abuse?
Written or verbal
