Section He-E 502.22 - Elder Abuse Counseling(a) Elder abuse counseling services shall meet the needs of individuals who require assistance in resolving problems or relieving temporary stresses. Problems addressed may include elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, or physical harm inflicted.(b) Contract agencies conducting elder abuse counseling shall provide the following services: (1) Assisting and supporting individuals in resolving problems and relieving stress;(2) Providing one-on-one or group educational sessions; and(3) Group educational service programs for individuals on topics concerning the prevention of elder abuse, neglect or self-neglect, and exploitation.(c) Elder abuse counselors shall be licensed as social workers or mental health practitioners by the State of New Hampshire in accordance with RSA 330-A, and have a working knowledge of effective geriatric assessment tools, mental health issues affecting older individuals, and elder abuse treatment resources.(d) For each individual receiving elder abuse counseling:(1) An assessment shall be completed and documented;(2) Goals shall be identified and an individual treatment plan developed; and(3) Progress notes shall be made by the counselor following each counseling session.(e) Contract agencies providing elder abuse counseling services shall keep a service provision log of all group educational activities that includes: (1) The date of the group educational activity provided;(2) The type of the group educational activity provided;(3) The names of the attendees; and(4) Comment on any follow-up action as needed.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 502.22
(See Revision Note at part heading for He-E 502) #10530, eff 2-28-14
Amended by Volume XLII Number 14, Filed April 7, 2022, Proposed by #13354, Effective 3/19/2022, Expires 3/19/2032 (formerly He-E 502.23)