Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Questions with Verified Solutions
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Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide Questions with Verified Solutions
Abuse - Answer -i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in:
ii) Physical harm or emotional injury
iii) Financial exploitation
iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essentia...
Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Questions with Verifie d Solutions Abuse - Answer -i) Any ACT or OMISSION which results in: ii) Physical harm or emotional injury iii) Financial exploitation iv) Failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide necessities essential for well -being Exceptions to abuse - Answer -i) Does NOT INCLUDE acts or teachings of a church or religious denomination Definition of "Elderly person" - Answer -an individual who is sixty years of age or over Definition of "Emergency" for elder abuse - Answer -A situation in which an elderly person is living in conditions which present a substantial risk of death or immediate and serious physical or mental harm. Definition of "Guardian" of elderly - Answer -a person who has qualified as a guardian of an elderly person pursuant to chapter two hundred and one, but shall not include a guardian ad litem Financial Exploitation (Elderly) - Answer -i) An act or omission by another person which causes substantial monetary or property loss to an elderly person, or substantial monetary or property gain to another person (1) Intention doesn't matter Conservator (elderly) - Answer -i) Person who is appointed to manage the estate of a person Reports of elder abuse (timeline) - Answer -1) Immediately make a verbal report 2) Within 48 hours make a written report to dept of Elder Affairs Who makes a report in a corporation or agency - Answer -The worker reports to the executive director, then the executive director reports verbally and in writing. When is the reporter liable - Answer -If the reporter was the perpetrator of abuse or inflicted or caused abuse. Authorized activities of protective services agencies - Answer -1) receive and investigate reports 2) to furnish protective services WITH person's consent 3) to petition the court for appointment of a conservator or guardian or for issuance of an emergency order 4) to furnish protective services in an emergency 5) to furnish protective services WITH the guardian's consent 6) to serve as conservator, guardian, or temporary guardian of a protected person 7) to perform all other functions determined to be necessary for the department Procedure to assess and evaluate the information reported - Answer -1) visit to the residence 2) consultations with appropriate service agencies and individuals who have knowledge of the situation of potential abuse (3) If an emergency exists, assessment shall be completed within 48 HOURS procedure of the department if abuse is founded - Answer -1) evaluate person's functional capacity 2) evaluate person's situation and resources 3) create a service plan for protective services that uses the least restrictive alternatives Information to include when making a report - Answer -Name, address, age, info on abuse, anything else relevant to the case. Optionally, reporter can leave contact info (name, address, phone). Agencies used to provide protective services - Answer -public and nonprofit private agencies closest to the protected person The department insures that the designated agency has to: - Answer -1) demonstrate experience working with the profile of the protected person 2) there is continuity of care 3) have the capacity to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day additional services authorized to assist protected person - Answer -medical care, mental health care, and emergency financial assistance Protected person is given services when: - Answer -protected person consents If protected person lacks the ability to consent: - Answer -Department or agency can petition the court (a) Court hearing within 14 days regarding capacity to consent (b) Guardian ad litem will be appointed
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