§ 1324.403 APS response.

The State entity shall adopt standardized and systematic policies and procedures for APS response across and within the State including, at a minimum:

(a) Screening, triaging, and decision-making criteria or protocols to review and assign adult maltreatment and self-neglect reports for APS investigation and/or to report to other authorities;

(b) Tools and/or decision-making processes for APS to review reports of adult maltreatment and self-neglect for any emergency needs of the adult and for immediate safety and risk factors affecting the adult or APS worker when responding to the report and;