Who reports elder abuse?
Anyone can make a report of abuse- neighbors, friends, family, etc. The people listed below are Mandated Reporters and must make a report if they have reasonable cause to believe that an elderly person is suffering from or has died as the result of a reportable condition. Reasonable cause to believe is a judgment based on specific facts, observed or obtained from reliable sources, that an abusive act probably took place or an abusive condition probably exists. Mandated Reporters subject to a fine: Licensed physician Medical intern Licensed social worker Licensed physical therapist Therapist Licensed osteopath Family counselor Coroner Licensed psychologist Licensed dentist Licensed physician’s assistant Public employee who meets licensing requirements Licensed registered nurse Licensed practical nurse Licensed occupational therapist Licensed podiatrist Probation officer Police officer Firefighter Emergency medical technician Executive director of a homemaker service agency Failure to re
