Section 17.15.10. Assessment.

A comprehensive assessment shall be completed on each client within the time frames specified in 17—15.8(231) to protect the client’s safety and provide for services where necessary and desired by the client. The tasks associated with completion of the assessment are:

       15.10(1) Interviewing the alleged victim. This shall include interviewing the at-risk older individual to identify the nature and scope of the abuse or risk; assessing the at-risk older individual’s cognitive, emotional, and physical capabilities, home environment, relationships with others living in the residence, relationships with any service providers, and information on the alleged offender; and gathering any information related to prior incidences of similar abuse or risk. Interviews with the alleged victim shall occur without the alleged offender present.

       15.10(2) Interviewing other sources. Attempts shall be made to conduct interviews with persons who have relevant information to share about allegations.

       15.10(3) Evaluating the information. Evaluation of the information shall include an analysis that confirms whether or not the alleged victim meets the eligibility criteria for services.

       15.10(4) Intervention plan. An intervention plan designed to address the victim’s situation shall be developed for all clients who are found to be eligible for services and, at a minimum, shall include a service plan, desired outcomes, funding source, and dates to review progress. If the situation is perpetuated by an older individual’s personal choices, the intervention plan shall note this.

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