5-015.07 Use of the Central Registery

473 NAC 5-015.07

The worker shall check all reports of abuse/neglect of a vulnerable adult against the APS Central Registery to determine whether previous reports are on file. To request a registery check, the worker shall contact the APS program specialist in the Medical Services Division as follows:

1. For Priority 1 cases, telephone Central Office staff to obtain immediate information. Follow up by submitting Form DSS-1650A, "Adult Abuse/Neglect Hotline Intake Form, " and the contents of the report to Central Office as soon as possible in a sealed envelope labeled "confidential;" or

2. For Priority 2 or 3 cases, complete Form DSS-1650A and submit it and the contents of the report to Central Office within one working day, contained in a sealed envelope labeled "confidential."

Note: Reports received by the Hotline are reported directly to the Central Office for a registery check.