APS Case Study Of Ethical Dilemmas

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The constituent called the GAO asking for help because her AFH caregiver is putting her health at risk because is taking her to walk around the building and this is causing too much pain.

This worker contacted the Salem NWSDS APS Manager and she said will send an APS case manager to assess her safety concerns. In the pass, a similar situation happened and the investigation was completed and the allegations were substantiated.

The constituent was informed about a APS case manager will be visiting her.

The constituent

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