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,,' ATTACHMENT Service Chapter 5 DRAFT January 1999 Proqram Criteria for VuJnerabte Adults Protective it is importam that lhe worker understand the program criteria for the Vulnerable Adult Protective Services. The cdterfa have been developed so that 1 ) overlap with other programs is minimized, 2)so few vulnerable adults ~fal[ I~x.~gh the cracks' anci iai! to receive proper services and 3) The worker can easily [der~ those individuals wino ri~ ~,~- t_~' ~-7-'; r,". ~ '~ '.~ '--.~,~. ~ ~: ,,i, ~:. '~-r~,-: j,~ ~, i~ t':'.,r: ~,:~t.~t .~ \,t !!r'l,,-, ~,,r.l~-* ,~ ~ ir. services is contingent on three factors. 1 ) The individual is an adult 2) The individual is vulnerable according to the criteria of this pmgr*em. 3} There exits a need for protective services bases on the criteria of this program. Definition of' an E[iqible Vulnerable Adu~ For the purposes of this program a V~zlnerable/t~luit is a person who has a substantial mental or functional impairment that compromises health, safely, or' independent life style. in assessing whether an alleged victim appears to meet the definition of a substantial mental or fL~nctional impairment. The VAPS service coor=linator considers the degree of impairment end how these factors affect the alleged victims degree of vulnerability to abuse neglect or exploitation.. If the alleged victim has a disability, the VA,°S service coon:[inator determines whether the disability 'substantially' or 'greatly' impairs the person's ability to protect anci care for themselves- After considering these factors the coordinator rna~as a professional judgement as to whether the alleged victim has substantial impairment that keePS him fi'om being able to protect himself from abuse, neglect,, or exploitation. When in doubt, the YAPS coordinator will err on the side of the alleged victim. Substantial mental impairment may inctude:(IADL's) examples may be: -loss of memory that poses a threal: to sa'ely or makes the adult vulnerable to exploitation. -inability to dress appropriately for the weather. -wandering, 'getting loa~' or disorientation. -inability to manage medical treatments, medications or finances. -untreated alcohol or drug abuse ( including prescription medications). -or an untreated mental illness that inhibits the adults ability to maintain self cam or live independently, or impairs the adults decision making capability.