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Can you summarize NJST 52:27D-407?
Definitions.
Short Summary
This act provides definitions for various terms related to the protection of vulnerable adults. It defines ‘abuse’ as the willful infliction of physical pain, injury, mental anguish, unreasonable confinement, or deprivation of necessary services. ‘Caretaker’ is defined as a person responsible for the care of a vulnerable adult due to a family relationship or by court order. The ‘commissioner’ refers to the Commissioner of Human Services. ‘Community setting’ is defined as a private residence or noninstitutional setting where a person may reside. ‘County adult protective services provider’ refers to a designated agency responsible for receiving reports, maintaining records, and providing protective services. The act also defines terms such as ’emergency medical technician,’ ’exploitation,’ ‘firefighter,’ ‘health care professional,’ ’neglect,’ ‘protective services,’ and ‘vulnerable adult.’ It clarifies that individuals receiving nonmedical remedial treatment through prayer or religious methods are not considered subjects of abuse, neglect, or exploitation under this act.
Whom does it apply to?
This act applies to vulnerable adults who reside in a community setting and are subject to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
What does it govern?
This act defines and establishes the terms related to abuse, caretaker, commissioner, community setting, county adult protective services provider, county director, department, emergency medical technician, exploitation, firefighter, health care professional, neglect, protective services, and vulnerable adult.
What are exemptions?
The act does not apply to individuals who are being furnished nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone or in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing, and in accordance with the tenets and practices of the person's established religious tradition.
What are the Penalties?
No penalties are mentioned in this act.
Jurisdiction
New Jersey