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Can you summarize SCCL 43-35-25?
Duties and Procedures of Investigative Entities > Persons required to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adult; reporting methods.
Short Summary
This legal document outlines the reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in South Carolina. It applies to a wide range of professionals and individuals, including healthcare professionals, educators, social workers, caregivers, and law enforcement officers. The document specifies that any person who has reason to believe that a vulnerable adult has been or may be abused, neglected, or exploited must report the incident. The report must be made within twenty-four hours or the next working day and can be made in writing, orally by telephone, or through other approved methods. The document also designates different entities to which the reports should be made based on the setting in which the incident occurred. It emphasizes that no facility may develop policies or procedures that interfere with the reporting requirements. Additionally, it clarifies that the reporting requirements do not preclude a person from reporting directly to law enforcement, especially in cases of emergency, serious injury, or suspected sexual assault. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violation of the reporting requirements.
Whom does it apply to?
Physicians, nurses, dentists, optometrists, medical examiners, coroners, other medical, mental health or allied health professionals, Christian Science practitioners, religious healers, school teachers, counselors, psychologists, mental health or intellectual disability specialists, social or public assistance workers, caregivers, staff or volunteers of adult day care centers or facilities, and law enforcement officers
What does it govern?
Reporting requirements for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
South Carolina