Mandated reporters must file a report when they have reasonable suspicion of elder abuse or neglect. They must report by telephone as soon as possible, followed by a written report within two working days. The written report can be made via the confidential internet reporting tool.
If the abuse is physical and has occurred in a nursing switzerland mobile number home or assisted living facility, a report has to be made to both the ombudsmen and law enforcement. In the case of bodily injury, the mandated reporter must contact law enforcement within two hours and the ombudsman within 24 hours.
Form SOC 341 must be completed and signed by the mandated reporter within the timeline described above.
Failure to Report Elder Abuse
Failure to report, or impeding a report, of elder abuse is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 6 months, or some combination of the two. Mandated reporters who fail to report elder abuse where the abuse results in death or ‘great bodily injury’ face the possibility of a year’s imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000, or a combination of the two. Failure of an officer or employee of a financial institution to report financial abuse is limited to a $1,000 fine, or $5000 for intentional failure to report.
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