HSM/230
Freedom to Comment Reflection
Approximately 6 six years ago, I was caught in a difficult situation involving a possible Vulnerable Adult case. As the advocate for my consumer, I felt obligated to report the suspicions that were evident. As a supervisor, I must follow protocol and the chain-of-command in the organization. I found myself between a rock and a hard place.
My client was reporting to me that the case manager was at his residence to have him sign checks, to cash, for the social security office. With my experience, why would cash be sent to re-pay the social security office? I notified my supervisor of accusations and I was told that they would look into it. It continued for several