Elder Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Card - California
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
POGOe Id:
21008
Posted:
05/13/2013
Updated:
05/13/2013
Abstract:
Template for a half-page card including: Elder abuse and neglect types and definitions in California, Mandated reporter requirement under CA WIC Code, Instructions on how to make a report of suspected abuse or neglect and Sample of reporting agencies.
Educational objectives:
- Recognize that anyone with full or intermittent responsibility for care or custody of an elder or dependent adult is mandated to report suspected Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse in California
- Identify the types of abuse and neglect that require a mandated report in CA
- Identify and compare Adult Protective Services and Long-term Care Ombudsman as agencies that will help consult about a situation, accept reports, and investigate alleged mistreatment
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
For additional training materials on abuse and neglect, visit the Training Institute section of the website of the Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect at UC Irvine http://www.centeronelderabuse.org
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Posting status:
Posted
Contact person/corresponding author:
Elaine A. Chen: [email protected]
Suggested Citation:
Elder Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Card - California. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2013 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/21008
Comments
Feel free to update the
Feel free to update the reporting agency information for your community and distribute it to anyone responsible for the care or custody of vulnerable adults/elders age 65+.
For additional materials visit the Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect at UC Irvine, Training Institute
http://www.centeronelderabuse.org/education_overview.asp