Develop Rules
Develop organizational rules for the Elder Protection Team (EPT):
- Who is the leader (e.g., EPT Coordinator)?
- Identify the goals of the EPT
- Develop protocols and documents needed to achieve the goals
- Establish written commitment from team members
- Develop EPT effective communication rules for any potential disagreements
Resources
- Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect, Human Service Department, County of Sonoma (2012). A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teams in Sonoma County.