Get Evaluation Report - State Of South Dakota - Dhs Sd

Completing the Evaluation Report for the State of South Dakota is an essential step in assessing the needs of individuals who may require guardianship or conservatorship. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure users understand how to fill out the report accurately and effectively online.

Follow the steps to fill out the Evaluation Report online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Evaluation Report and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering the date of assessment in the designated field.
3. Fill in the date of birth of the person being evaluated.
4. Specify the place of assessment, detailing where the evaluation took place.
5. Indicate the current age of the individual being assessed.
6. Provide a clear description of the nature, type, and extent of the person's incapacity in the corresponding section.
7. Outline the person's specific cognitive and functional limitations as noted during the evaluation.
8. Detail the mental and physical condition of the individual in the provided space.
9. State the residence of the person in question.
10. Discuss the educational condition, adaptive behavior, and social skills of the person.
11. If requesting guardianship, respond to questions 5(a) through 5(c) regarding current services, recommendations for living arrangements, and reasons for these recommendations.
12. If requesting conservatorship, answer question 6 about services currently managing the estate and financial affairs.
13. For limited guardianship, specify areas of limitation in question 7(a) and provide reasons in 7(b).
14. If applying for limited conservatorship, complete questions 7(c) and 7(d) similarly.
15. Indicate whether attendance at the hearing will be detrimental to the person’s health, care, or safety and explain the reasons if applicable.
16. List any medications affecting the person's actions or demeanor during the hearing in question 9.
17. Include the name, title, and agency of those contributing to the report.
18. Record the dates of any assessments used for compiling this report.
19. Assess if there has been a material change in the person's condition since the last assessment and explain in question 12 if needed.
20. Finally, ensure that the form is signed and dated by a qualified physician, psychiatrist, or licensed psychologist, along with anyone else who contributed to the report.

Complete the Evaluation Report online to assist in safeguarding individuals in need.