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BASIS <br /> State law requires that the director of social services receiving a report that an adult needs protective <br /> services make a prompt and thorough evaluation to determine whether the adult needs protective services <br /> and what services are needed. By statute, the evaluation shall be completed within 30 days for allegations of <br /> abuse or neglect. <br /> • NC State Statute: NC G.S 108A-103 <br /> 1.APS evaluations involving allegations of exploitation will be completed within 45 days of the report for 85% of cases. <br /> RATIONALE <br /> Protecting a disabled adult from exploitation is critical to ensuring the protection of the adult. The Statute <br /> covers exploitation of assets as well as the person. NC GS 108a, Article 6, requires that a prompt and <br /> thorough evaluation is made of all reports of adult maltreatment and does not allow for the provision of <br /> services until the evaluation is completed. Completing the prompt and thorough evaluation is essential <br /> to protecting the adult. The timeframe of 45 days is allowed to ensure collection of necessary financial <br /> information in cases of exploitation of assets which often involves court proceedings. Timely completion of <br /> 85% of these reports indicates substantial compliance with the statute. <br /> BASIS <br /> State law requires the director of social services to make a prompt and thorough evaluation of any report of <br /> potential adult abuse, neglect or exploitation and determine whether an adult needs protective services and <br /> what services are needed. The evaluation should be completed within 45 days for allegations of exploitation. <br /> • NC State Statute: NC G.S 108A-103 <br /> A Closer look: State-County Special Assistance Performance Measures <br /> The NCDHHS-County Memorandum of Agreement includes two State-County Special Assistance Measures. <br /> These measures address the timeliness in which the County DSS processes applications for State-County Special <br /> Assistance(SA),which pays for room and board for low-income individuals needing care in an assisted living <br /> facility.NC Administrative Code(10NCAC 71P.0604)sets the timeliness requirement for processing SA applications. <br /> 1.The County will process 85%of Special Assistance for the Aged (SAA) applications within 45 calendar days of the <br /> application date. <br /> RATIONALE <br /> Individuals in need of placement in an assisted living facility generally require prompt placement to avoid further <br /> decline in health or possible harm. State-County Special Assistance(SA)pays for room and board for eligible <br /> individuals in a licensed assisted living facility. Timely receipt of these benefits is essential to ensure proper care <br /> and treatment. While state rule does not specify a percentage rate,85%was selected because counties may <br /> encounter extenuating circumstances that preclude them from completing a timely determination of eligibility. <br /> Timely determination for 85%of applications indicates substantial compliance with the state rule. <br /> BASIS <br /> State administrative rules require that applications be processed and a notice approving or denying the <br /> application stating the effective date be mailed within 45 calendar days from the date the application form is <br /> signed for individuals aged 65 and older. <br /> • NC Administrative Rule: 10A NCAC 71P .0604 <br /> 2 of 3 <br />