Mass Psychology Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide

Chapter 19A -- Department of elder affairs Abuse - Answer- An act or omission which results in serious physical or emotional injury to an elderly person or financial exploitation of an elderly person; or the failure, inability, or resistance of an elderly person to provide for him one or more of the necessities essential for physical and emotional well-being without which the elderly person would be unable to safely remain in the community. Exceptions to abuse - Answer- tenets and teachings of the church or religious denomination by a duly accredited practitioner thereof. 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 Timeline for reporting abuse - Answer- 1) Immediately make a verbal report 2) Within 48 hours make a written report 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