Module 08 — Reporting Requirements

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1.Under Ohio law (ORC § 5101.61), you are legally required to report suspected elder abuse to:

NobleCare only The county DJFS Adult Protective Services within 24 hours The police only if you witness it directly The patient's physician

2.Signs of financial exploitation include:

A patient who is frugal with spending Unexplained changes in bank accounts, missing valuables, or a new 'friend' controlling finances A patient who gives gifts to family members A patient who donates to charity

3.You suspect a family member is neglecting your patient. You should:

Confront the family member directly Wait to see if it gets worse before reporting Report to NobleCare AND county DJFS within 24 hours — you are a mandatory reporter Document it but don't report unless you have proof

4.If you report suspected abuse in good faith, Ohio law protects you from:

Nothing — you're on your own Retaliation — your identity as reporter is confidential Criminal prosecution only Losing your certification only

5.Mandatory reporting is:

An agency policy you can choose to follow A legal obligation — failure to report is a violation of Ohio law Only required for RNs and supervisors Optional if you're not sure about the abuse

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