Elder Abuse Interventions Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Team (E-MDT) Initiative Preliminary Program Evaluation

Authors

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany
Carmen Morano, University at Albany, State University of New York

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

9-2020

Abstract

The Center for Human Services Research (CHSR), in collaboration with the University at Albany School of Social Welfare, worked with Lifespan of Greater Rochester, the Weill Cornell Medicine’s New York City Elder Abuse Center (NYCEAC), and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to develop and perform a preliminary program evaluation of the Elder Abuse Interventions and Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (E-MDT) Initiative in New York State. E-MDTs use a collaborative approach to intervene in complex cases of elder abuse (financial, physical, psychological, sexual, and neglect by others). Members of the teams represent a variety of disciplines including the following: Adult Protective Services, aging services, health and human services, financial/banking services, law enforcement, and others who meet regularly under the facilitation of an E-MDT Coordinator. The teams are enhanced by access to forensic accountants, geriatric psychiatrists/mental health professionals, and civil legal services.

Recommended Citation

Center for Human Services Research, University at Albany and Morano, Carmen, "Elder Abuse Interventions Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Team (E-MDT) Initiative Preliminary Program Evaluation" (2020). Children, Family & Elder Services Reports and Research Briefs. 21.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/chsr-cfes-reports-and-briefs/21