Section 15.01.02.031 - INVESTIGATIVE REQUIREMENTS01.Review of Allegations. Upon receipt of an APS report of vulnerable adult maltreatment the Provider shall conduct a review of the allegations of such report to determine whether:a. The report was required to be made pursuant to Section 39-5303, Idaho Code;b. An emergency exists; andc. In cases involving resident-to-resident contact to determine whether the case involves the sexual abuse, death, or serious physical injury jeopardizing the life, health, or safety of a vulnerable adult, or involves repeated physical or verbal altercations between residents, not resulting in observable physical or mental injury, but constituting an ongoing pattern of resident behavior that a facility's staff is unable to remedy through reasonable efforts.02.Need for Investigation. If, based on its review, the Provider determines that a report involves a facility, and was required to be made to the Department pursuant to Section 39-5303, Idaho Code, the Provider shall immediately refer the report to the Department. If, based on its review, the Provider determines that a report involving resident-to-resident contact was exempted from reporting by Section 39-5303, Idaho Code, no further investigation need be conducted on such report. The Provider shall investigate all other reports.03.Vulnerability Determination. Upon investigating an APS report, the Provider shall determine whether an alleged victim is vulnerable. If the alleged victim is determined to be vulnerable the Provider shall continue the investigation to determine if the report is substantiated or unsubstantiated. If the alleged victim is not vulnerable the investigation shall be closed; however, the Provider may provide a referral to Information and Assistance, Case Management, the Ombudsman, law enforcement or other appropriate entity for investigation and resolution.04.Investigative Determinations. The Provider shall make one (1) of two (2) investigative determinations upon completion of an APS investigation: a. Substantiated. A report of vulnerable adult maltreatment by another individual is deemed substantiated when, based upon limited investigation and review, the Provider perceives the report to be credible. A substantiated report shall be referred immediately to law enforcement for further investigation and action. Additionally, the name of the individual against whom a substantiated report was filed shall be forwarded to the Department for further investigation. In substantiated cases of self-neglect, the Provider shall initiate appropriate referrals for supportive services with the consent of the vulnerable adult or his legal representative.b. Unsubstantiated. If a report is unsubstantiated, but the Provider determines that the vulnerable adult has unmet service needs, the Provider shall initiate appropriate referrals for supportive or prevention services with consent of the vulnerable adult or their legal representative.05.Caregiver Neglect. In investigating a report of caregiver neglect, the Provider shall take into account any deterioration of the mental or physical health of the caregiver resulting from the pressures associated with care giving responsibilities that may have contributed to the neglect of the vulnerable adult. In such cases, the Provider shall make every effort to assist the informal primary caregiver in accessing available social, supportive or prevention services necessary to reduce the risk to the vulnerable adult. Formal caregivers may be served at the discretion of the APS provider.Idaho Admin. Code r. 15.01.02.031