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15701-15701.4

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE
SECTION 15701-15701.4

15701.  The definitions contained in this article and Chapter 11
(commencing with Section 15600) shall govern the construction of this
chapter.


15701.05.  "Appropriate temporary residence" means any of the
following:
   (a) A home or dwelling belonging to a member of the endangered
adult's family or next of kin, if it would not constitute a risk to
the endangered or dependent adult.
   (b) An adult residential care facility or residential care
facility for the elderly designated by the county as an emergency
shelter and that is licensed by the State of California to deal with
the needs of elder or dependent adults.
   (c) A 24-hour health facility, as designated by Sections 1250,
1250.2, and 1250.3 of the Health and Safety Code.
   (d) This chapter shall not be used to circumvent or supplant the
involuntary detention and evaluation process provided for pursuant to
Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 5150) of Part 1 of Division 5. A
person shall not be deemed an "endangered adult" for the sole reason
that he or she voluntarily relies on treatment by spiritual means
through prayer alone, in lieu of medical treatment.
   (e) This chapter shall not be used to effectuate placement in
jails or correctional treatment centers, as defined in paragraph (1)
of subdivision (j) of Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.



15701.25.  "Endangered adult" means a dependent or elder adult who
is at immediate risk of serious injury or death, due to suspected
abuse or neglect and who demonstrates the inability to take action to
protect himself or herself from the consequences of remaining in
that situation or condition.



15701.4.  "Appropriate temporary protective services" means those
services provided to ensure that the endangered adult is protected
from the immediate risk of serious injury or death due to suspected
abuse or neglect, and that the effects of the abuse or neglect are
remedied in accordance with the endangered adult's needs. These
services may include, but not be limited to, any of the following:
   (a) Social services case work and case management, including, but
not limited to, evaluations of the endangered adult's functional
capacity and community resources.
   (b) The development of an appropriate individualized service plan.
   (c) Appropriate referral and emergency response services.
   (d) Counseling.
   (e) Temporary shelter.
   (f) Emergency services.
   (g) Respite services.
   (h) Alternative housing and housing assistance.
   (i) In-home supportive services.
   (j) Adaptive equipment.
   (k) Transportation.
   (l) Psychology services.
   (m) Other health related services and referrals to legal services
and advocate agencies.