Mandatory Reporters
Types of Abuse
Signs of Abuse
What do I report?
Where do I report?
100

According to State of Nevada, these are the individuals in hospice agencies required to report concerns or suspicions of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 

Who are "All employees and Volunteers"?

100

These are examples of what kind of abuse?

• Verbal assaults, threats or harassment 

• Humiliation or intimidation

• Demeaning name calling 

What is "Psychological" or "Mental Abuse"?

100

Suspect Elder Abuse if you notice an older person suffering from:

A. Inadequately explained bruises, cuts, or burns

B. Dehydration or malnutrition

C. Overly medicated or extremely sedated

D. All of the Above 

What is D. All of the Above?

100

The name and address, if available, of the person who is alleged to have ________, _________, __________ or ___________ the older person or vulnerable person;

What is "abused, neglected, exploited or isolated"?

100

If I suspect medical neglect, I will contact the Social Worker on my IDG team. 

True or False? 

What is "False"?

200

Under what situations does a mandated reporter contact Law Enforcement immediately.

What is "Any life‐threatening Elder Abuse"?

200

The failure of an older person to provide for his or her own needs because of an inability to do so. 

What is "Self-Neglect"?

200

• Threatening remarks or behavior
• Conflicting stories (such as how the elder was injured)

• Insults, aggressive behavior

• Withholding of attention, security, and affection

• Attitude of indifference or anger toward the elder in their care

• Unusual fatigue, depression
• Obvious absence of assistance or attendance

Are All Signs of...

What are Indications from Caregiver of suspected elder abuse?

200

Include the name of the ________ even if they are not the alleged abuser.

What is "Caregiver"?

200

Any life‐threatening Elder Abuse must be reported to __________ immediately.  

What is "Law Enforcement"?

300

Mandatory timeline for reports to be made.

What is "Immediately or within 24 hours"?

300

Restraining an Elder to prevent visitation is an example of __________________

What is "Isolation"?

300

Reluctant to tell anyone because they are ashamed that their children or caretaker has mistreated them

Dependent on the abuser

Fearful of being sent to a nursing home or being taken away

Worried that if the abuser is taken away they will be alone 

Fearful of retaliation

Are all examples of...

What are reasons a patient may deny of not report abuse and put up barriers?

300

The reporter can state this phrase at time of report if they do not know the name of person to be the alleged abuser.

What is "name is unknown", and then provide any details available?

300

 If there is imminent danger involved, contact _____________. 

Who is "911"?

400

These are the consequences in Failure to report suspected abuse or neglect. 

What is "a misdemeanor, punishable by law up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine of $1000"?

400

These are examples of what kind of abuse:

  • Serious or unexplained injury

  • Sexual assault

  • Inappropriate physical or chemical restraint

  • Medication abuse (over‐medicating or under‐medicating)

What is "Physical Abuse"?

400

2/3's of _______________ fall into the category of Female, age 75 or older. 

What are "Victims of Elder Abuse"?

400

The type of abuse which is not reportable.

What is “Potential”? 

The reporter must state the reasons and/or facts that lead them to believe abuse has occurred.

400

Nevada's Aging and Disability Services Division, Elder Rights Intake Unit has a Statewide and ___________________ Area Telephone number. 

What is "Las Vegas"? 

500

This population is immune from civil or criminal liability for reporting. 

Who is "any person making a good faith report of suspected elder abuse"?

500

Is an attempt to obtain control of money, assets or property with the intent to permanently deprive the older person of the assets.

What is "Exploitation"?

500

Unusual cash withdrawals from the elder’s account in a short period of time can be a sign of _____________. 

What is "Financial Exploitation"?

500

f) The basis of the reporter’s belief that the older person or vulnerable person has been ______, _________, _________ or ___________.

What is "abused, neglected, exploited or isolated"?

500

Any allegations or suspicions of Sexual Assault must be reported to ___________ immediately.

What is "Law Enforcement"?