APS

What does APS stand for?

Adult protective services

A healthcare acronym that stands for the sate-mandated program responsible for assisting mentally or physically impaired adults that cannot provide for their own basic needs; may have been neglected, abused, or exploited and have no one willing to assist them.

Example

"I feel so bad for Charlie but hopefully he will be protected under APS."

Related Slang

ALPAssisted living program
CNACertified nursing assistant
HMOHealth maintenance organization
PPOPreferred provider organization
CCUCritical care unit
HHAHome health aide
hlpHelp
HMPHelp me, please

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Last Updated: February 18, 2015

APS definition

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