California law has changed dramatically for mandated reporters of suspected elder or dependent adult abuse. The good news: The changes only impact some instances of abuse. The bad news: The law is a needlessly complex mess. California's requirements for mandated reporting of elder and dependent adult abuse have changed significantly. These changes have already taken effect, because one of the bills putting the changes into place was marked as emergency legislation. The new law replaces what had been a single standard for when and to whom reports are sent with five different standards based on the specifics of the situation -- specifics that, under the law, mandated reporters are not required to investigate.....
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California's Ludicrois New Elder Abuse Reporting Law
Seems bureaucracy wins again!
ReplyDeleteIf making it difficult makes it nearly impossible, then one would have to wonder if there was ever a good intent behind it.
ReplyDeleteI;ll never go to California; I think their treatment of the vulnerable elderly is among the worst in the states.
ReplyDeleteIt's like they almost enjoy making things harder...
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