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  • Public Health Policy
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Adult Protective Services (APS) is vital for addressing vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • Recent surges in APS reports necessitate system enhancements for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate system-level intake challenges within APS.
  • To identify caseworker and supervisor perspectives on improving APS intake and screening processes.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative evaluation using focus group methodology.
  • Solicited insights from APS caseworkers and supervisors.

Main Results:

  • Identified key challenges: limited resources, underdeveloped Management Information Systems (MIS), inconsistent policies, and impractical risk assessment tools.
  • Caseworkers and supervisors provided perspectives on system-level intake difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing resource limitations, improving MIS, standardizing policies, and refining risk tools are crucial.
  • Enhanced resources, training, policy frameworks, and collaboration can strengthen APS protection for vulnerable adults.