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Can you summarize MDCM Fam. Law Section 14-302?
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Code of Maryland under Family Law, Title 14, SubTitle 3, establishes reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of alleged vulnerable adults. It applies to health practitioners, police officers, human service workers, and individuals other than health practitioners, human service workers, or police officers. The document mandates that health practitioners, police officers, and human service workers who have reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been subjected to abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation must notify the local department and, if applicable, the head of the institution. Other individuals who suspect such mistreatment may also file a report with the local department. The report should include information such as the alleged vulnerable adult’s name, age, and home address, the person responsible for their care, the alleged vulnerable adult’s whereabouts, the nature of their incapacity, and details about the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation. The document aims to ensure the protection and well-being of vulnerable adults in Maryland.
Whom does it apply to?
Health practitioners, police officers, human service workers, and individuals other than health practitioners, human service workers, or police officers
What does it govern?
Reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of alleged vulnerable adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Maryland