MY MASS JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE

How quickly should regular assessments be completed for elders if an abuse is reported? What about if in an emergency? - Answer-Assessments should be completed in a timely manner; and within 24 hours if an emergency. To whom and how quickly should serious elder abuse be reported? - Answer-To the district attorney within 48 hours Can elders refuse protective services? - Answer-Yes What happens if an elder is incapable of consenting to services? - Answer-Protective agencies can petition the court. If protective agencies petition the court for an elder who is incapable of consenting to services, how soon will a hearing take place and how much notice does the elder need to be notified? - Answer-Within 14 days; elder given at least 5 days notice How long can a conservator or guardian be appointed for an elder utilizing the least restrictive alternatives? What about in an emergency? - Answer-6 months; if an emergency, hearing within 24 hours and last 14 days. Can be renewed. This law cannot be used to commit an elderly person. Are the records from elder evaluations public? What happens to unsubstantiated reports within what time frame? - Answer-Not public; unsubstantiated reports shall be destroyed or de-identified within 3 years What MGL is Elder Care? - Answer-MGL 19A What MGL is Disabled Persons? - Answer-MGL 19C What is the DPPC? - Answer-Disabled persons protection commission; consists of three 5-year gubernatorial appointees Who does the DPPC refer reported abuse to if the allegation is against a state agency? - Answer-a commission investigator Who does the DPPC refer reported abuse to if the abused is intellectually disabled? - Answer-the department of mental health Who