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What is the definition of abuse according to the Adult Abuse Policy?
What is the definition of abuse according to the Adult Abuse Policy?
Who is considered an adult under the policy?
Who is considered an adult under the policy?
What does neglect mean according to the policy?
What does neglect mean according to the policy?
Who is required to report incidents of adult abuse?
Who is required to report incidents of adult abuse?
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What is exploitation according to the policy?
What is exploitation according to the policy?
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Who should Emergency Medical Services (EMS) members notify when they suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation?
Who should Emergency Medical Services (EMS) members notify when they suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation?
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What is the consequence for a mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected adult abuse?
What is the consequence for a mandated reporter who fails to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected adult abuse?
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What is the age requirement for a person to be considered an adult under the policy?
What is the age requirement for a person to be considered an adult under the policy?
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Study Notes
- The policy provides guidance on reporting suspected abuse of certain adults to Adult Protective Services (APS).
- Abuse is defined as the willful infliction of physical pain, injury, or mental anguish, or unreasonable confinement.
- Adult means any person 18 years of age or older who is incapacitated and any qualifying person 60 years of age or older.
- Neglect means an adult is living under circumstances that they are not able to provide for themselves or is not being provided necessary services to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Exploitation means the illegal use of an incapacitated adult or their resources for another's profit or advantage.
- Members should report all information that is the basis for their suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an aged or incapacitated adult.
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) members shall notify APS when they suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Reporting adult abuse is required for persons who are 60 years of age or older, or who are 18 years of age or older and incapacitated.
- Failure to report an incident of known or reasonably suspected adult abuse by a mandated reporter may result in a civil penalty and may also result in discipline.
- Information related to incidents of adult abuse or suspected adult abuse shall be confidential and may only be disclosed pursuant to state law and the Release of Records Policy.
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Test your knowledge on reporting suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of aged or incapacitated adults. Learn about the legal definitions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and understand the importance of reporting incidents to Adult Protective Services (APS). This quiz covers the requirements for reporting, the consequences of not reporting, and the confidentiality of information related to adult abuse. Sharpen your knowledge on this critical topic with this informative quiz.
