New York State Adult Protective Services Directives – Administrative Directives and Informationals (ADMs and INFs)
This is an archive of directives and informationals relevant to Adult Protective Services (APS) guidance and practice in New York State. The directives/informationals are organized by categories that pertain to APS practice. – Note: The regulations have not been updated to replace Protective Services for Adults with Adult Protective Services (APS). APS is used administratively and operationally throughout New York State.
Adult Elder Abuse Directives
95 INF-20 The Family Protection and Domestic Violence Intervention Act
97 ADM-002 Protective Services for Adults (PSA): Chapter 395, of the Laws of 1995: Adult Abuse Amendments
97 INF-002 Protective Services for Adults (PSA): Chapter 353, Support Laws of 1996: Strengthened Penalties for the Victims of Orders of Protection
Essential Protective Services for Adults Administrative Directives and Informationals
18 NYCRR 457 Overview and Summary of Criteria for PSA Program
80 MB 15 State Criteria Regulating the Operations of PSA
80 MB 24 – Bulletin 195 Rev 7-23-80 Compilation of Requirements for the Provision of Social Services
82 INF-006 Incorporation of Homecare Services into PSA Definitions
88 ADM-023 Guidelines Governing the Implementation of Involuntary Services
90 INF-16 Clarification of Mental Health Assessment Criteria
90 ADM-040 Definition of PSA Client Characteristics
91 ADM_020 Guidelines for Drafting Mandated Written Service
92 INF_004 Definitions of Client Characteristics and Services
92 INF-026 Clarifying Definitions of Confidentiality & Information Sharing
93 INF-036 Revisions to the PSA Intake Process
94 INF-008 Clarifying the Role & Responsibilities of the Intake Process
94 INF-012 Clarifications on Role and Responsibilities of Protective Services
96 ADM-018 Clarifications of Revised Process Standards
98 OCFS INF-005 Clarifying the Role and Usage of the Mental Health Evaluation Referral Instrument
99 OCFS INF-006 Clarifying the Regulations Governing Confidential Information Sharing Agreement
Hospitals & Health Regulations, Directives and Guidance
91 INF-034 Role of Health Care Agents and Proxies Statute
92 INF-054 Regulations Governing Access to Hospital Records
92 INF-055 Model Hospital Agreement Defining Roles of Protective Services for Adults (PSA)
93 INF-015 Admission & Discharge Criteria for Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHAs)
Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Directives
07-OCFS-ADM-04 Memo of Understanding between PSA & OMRDD
93 INF-037 Model Agreement between PSA & OMRDD
ADM – INF Summaries
Adult Abuse – Elder Abuse
Essential PSA Issues
Financial Management
Hospital & Health Care
Legal Services
Mental Health
OMRDD
PSA Issues
Section 1 – Essential Job Information
1 SECTION ONE – Essential Job Information
18 NYCRR 457
80 MB 15
80 MB-024 – Bulletin 195 Rev 7-23-80
82 INF-006
88 ADM-023
90 INF-16
90 ADM-040
91 ADM-020
92 INF-004
92 INF-026
93 INF-036
94 INF-008
94 INF-012
96 ADM-018
98 OCFS INF-005
99 OCFS INF-006
Section 2 – Financial Management Services
18 NYCRR 381
18 NYCRR 397
79 INF-008
83 ADM-015
83 ADM-024
84 INF-008
89 LCM-108
Section 3 Legal Services
3 Section Three
21-OCFS-ADM-03 Community Guardianship Amendments
81 ADM-057
82 ADM-032
82 INF-018
84 ADM-014
87 ADM-006
89 INF-059
91 INF-040
92 INF-035
92 INF-040
93 INF-032
94 INF-014
95 INF-010
95 INF-020
95 INF-037
97 ADM-002
97 INF-002
99 OCFS INF-005
Amendment to SSL 473-d Community Guardianship A04109
Section 4 Hospitals and Health
91 INF-034
92 INF-054
92 INF-055
93 INF-015
Section 5 Office of Mental Health Issues
87 INF-005
88 INF-002
90 INF-016
92 INF-005
Memorandum of Understanding DSS and OMH
Section 6 Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Issues
07-OCFS-ADM-04
93 INF-037
Section 7 Adult/Elder Abuse
95 INF-020
97 ADM-002
97 INF-002
Section 8 Other Services and Issues
86 INF-032
89 INF-041
89 INF-042