Revised 6-1-10
1. Local staff receiving reports record information in the Intake Section of the Adult Protective Services (APS) Computer System. In the case of a report on an adult residing in another county, the local human services center (HSC) receiving the report takes all required information. The report is automatically submitted to the APS Specialist IV for screening. In situations which require immediate response, the appropriate APS staff is telephoned immediately.
(1) The local HSC staff accepting the report explains to the caller that Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is not able to release or discuss specific information about the investigation unless the reporter is responsible for provision of some kind of protective services to the vulnerable adult.
(2) Any report received is considered a request for protective services and is submitted to the appropriate APS specialist IV for screening.