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Can you summarize IDST 39-5303?
ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION ACT > DUTY TO REPORT CASES OF VULNERABLE ADULT MALTREATMENT.
Short Summary
This section of the Idaho Statutes, specifically the Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Act, establishes the duty to report cases of vulnerable adult maltreatment. The duty to report applies to licensed medical professionals, emergency services personnel, facility employees, skilled nursing facility employees, employees of an entity responsible for providing care to a vulnerable adult, medical examiners, social workers, law enforcement personnel, and officers or employees of a financial institution. These individuals must report any reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is being or has been maltreated to the commission’s designated Adult Protective Services (APS) provider within 24 hours. If there is reasonable cause to believe that maltreatment has resulted in death or serious physical injury jeopardizing the life, health, or safety of a vulnerable adult, the information must also be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 4 hours. Ombudsmen recognized by the commission are exempt from reporting maltreatment discovered in the course of their duties. Failure to report is a misdemeanor offense subject to punishment as provided in section 18-113 of the Idaho Code.
Whom does it apply to?
Licensed medical professionals, emergency services personnel, facility employees, skilled nursing facility employees, employees of an entity responsible for providing care to a vulnerable adult, medical examiners, social workers, law enforcement personnel, and officers or employees of a financial institution
What does it govern?
Cases of vulnerable adult maltreatment
What are exemptions?
Ombudsmen recognized by the commission are exempt from reporting maltreatment that is discovered in the course of their duties.
What are the Penalties?
Failure to report as provided under this section is a misdemeanor subject to punishment as provided in section 18-113, Idaho Code.
Jurisdiction
Idaho