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Can you summarize ARCO 5-28-101?
General Provisions > Definitions.
Short Summary
This legal document defines and provides explanations for various terms related to abuse, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of maltreatment of adults. It applies to adult endangered persons, adult impaired persons, caregivers, and long-term care facility residents. The document defines ‘abuse’ as purposeful physical acts, demeaning acts, threats, or infliction of injury by a caregiver or long-term care facility resident. It also defines ‘adult maltreatment’ as various forms of abuse, exploitation, neglect, physical abuse, or sexual abuse. The document further explains the terms ‘caregiver’, ’endangered person’, ’exploitation’, ‘imminent danger to health or safety’, ‘impaired person’, ’long-term care facility’, ’long-term care facility resident’, ’long-term care facility resident maltreatment’, ’neglect’, ‘physical injury’, ‘serious bodily harm’, ‘serious physical injury’, and ‘sexual abuse’. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of its provisions.
Whom does it apply to?
Adult endangered persons, adult impaired persons, caregivers, and long-term care facility residents
What does it govern?
Abuse of Adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the provisions are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
Arkansas