Mandated Reporting

Question 1

What happens to psychologist who fails to report child abuse?

Answer 1

Psychologist could be found criminally liable. Possibly face jail time of 6 mo and fine of $1,000

Question 2

What happens when a patient dies or is seriously injured from therapist not reporting child abuse?

Answer 2

Serious crime. Face jail time 1 yr and fine of $5K

Question 3

Where do you report elder abuse if they live at home? How long to write report?

Answer 3

Popo or APS; 2 working days

Question 4

Where do you report elder abuse if they live in LT care facility? How long to write report?

Answer 4

Local ombudsman AND POPO; written ASAP if possible, serious = 2 hrs or not serious = 24 hrs

Question 5

consequences of not reporting elder abuse?

Answer 5

charged with a misdemeanor and 6 mo/jail and/or $1k

Question 6

consequences of not reporting elder abuse that lead to death?

Answer 6

1 yr/jail and/or $5K