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  • Public Health Policy

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  • Elder abuse and neglect impact over 10% of Americans aged 60+, with rising incidences.
  • Adult Protective Services (APS) outcomes are influenced by frontline professionals' policy interpretation and subjective judgment.
  • APS faces increasing case volumes, funding shortages, and practice inconsistencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the implementation of the Identification, Services, and Outcomes (ISO) Matrix in APS programs.
  • To analyze frontline APS professionals' experiences with standardized, data-driven decision-making tools.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities in integrating empirical data into elder abuse case management.

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  • Qualitative study utilizing focus groups with APS professionals in two West Coast state programs.
  • Analysis of professionals' experiences during the transition to the ISO Matrix.
  • Exploration of tensions between standardized practices and complex case realities.

Main Results:

  • Professionals expressed optimism about using data for securing funding.
  • Challenges arose in balancing standardized protocols with nuanced case complexities.
  • Staff developed workarounds, and technological issues were encountered during implementation.
  • Tensions emerged during the shift to data-driven decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized tools require flexibility to accommodate complex elder abuse cases.
  • Humanizing technological innovation is essential for effective implementation.
  • Integrating frontline insights into informatics systems can balance administrative needs with client care and professional discretion.
  • Enhanced accountability in safeguarding vulnerable older adults is achievable through improved informatics systems.