Acronyms
Community Provider
What element number shows that the individual receiving services is an alleged victim?
Element 2
Where do our definitions of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation come from?
TAC Chapter 711
List who to interview in order (in an ideal case)
1. Reporter, 2. AV, 3. Collaterals, 4. AP
What constitutes a Priority 3 allegation?
Exploitation or an incident that happened over 30 days before intake
What is a CDS?
Consumer Directed Services
How many options of physical abuse are there?
3
What are the four types of evidence?
Testimonial, Documentary, Demonstrative, Physical
Give one example of a staff member/professional that PI does not investigate.
Doctor, RN, ARNP, Dentist, licensed professional, etc..
When you receive a priority 2 investigation, how many days do you have to complete the initial face to face?
Three days
What is a MCO?
Managed Care Organization
Which element of the neglect allegation changes depending on if the facility is a community or non-community provider?
Element 4 - Risk
What does the WISE form stand for?
Worker Interviewing Skills Evaluation
Name 3 things/situations that PI does not investigate.
General complaints, Operational issues, licensed professional, theft, exploitation less than $25, loans, allegations in a facility that has a licensing agency with authority.
When we complete a partial referral, how many days do we have to send it to the facility?
3 days unless there is a safety concern which makes it 24 hours
What is an HCS?
Home and Community-Based Services
What three items do we not investigate in reference to exploitation?
Theft, exploitation under $25, and loans in a community setting
What is the definition of Sexual Exploitation?
The pattern, practice, or scheme of conduct meant for sexual gratification or sexual arousal
Where is the Referral Form Located?
IMPACT
In a State Hospital (SH), who would we notify regarding a physical abuse allegation involving a criminal act?
Facility, Law Enforcement, and OIG
What is a TxHmL?
Texas Home Living
Give 2 examples of a reportable conduct case.
Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, Abuse or Neglect that resulted in a serious injury - concussion, fractures, contusions, lacerations, medical intervention.
List 3 reasons why an interview must be conducted in person.
Give 5 examples of Client Rights.
Vote and own property, Clean environment, free from mistreatment and restraint, consent and withdraw consent, attend church, get/send mail, complain, medical and dental, communicated in their own language, not be relocated, refuse services.
In what circumstance can you not have a priority 3 investigation?
Involving children and at a State Hospital