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Can you summarize WVCO 9-6-1?
SOCIAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS. > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the West Virginia Code, governs social services for adults, specifically adult protective services. It defines key terms such as ‘adult protective services agency,’ ‘adult protective services,’ ‘abuse,’ ’neglect,’ ‘vulnerable adult,’ ’emergency,’ ‘financial exploitation,’ ’legal representative,’ ’nursing home’ or ‘facility,’ ‘regional long-term care ombudsman,’ ‘facility resident,’ ‘state long-term care ombudsman,’ ‘secretary,’ ‘caregiver,’ and ‘fiduciary.’ The document outlines the services provided by adult protective services agencies, which include receiving and investigating reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation, case planning and monitoring, and providing various support services. It also defines abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation in the context of vulnerable adults. The document further clarifies the roles and responsibilities of caregivers, legal representatives, nursing homes or facilities, regional long-term care ombudsmen, facility residents, state long-term care ombudsmen, and the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Adult protective services agencies, caregivers, vulnerable adults, facility residents
What does it govern?
Social services for adults, specifically adult protective services
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
West Virginia