Table of Contents
- 1 What happens when someone is reported for elder abuse?
- 2 What is considered elder abuse in Michigan?
- 3 Who is responsible for reporting elder abuse?
- 4 Who do you report elder abuse to in Michigan?
- 5 How to report elder abuse and neglect in Michigan?
- 6 Who are the Adult Protective Services in Michigan?
- 7 How to report abuse in a nursing facility?
What happens when someone is reported for elder abuse?
Most people who work with elders or disabled adults are mandated reporters under state law. Any mandated reporter who willfully fails to report abuse where the abuse results in death or great bodily injury, may be punished by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or both imprisonment and fine.
What is considered elder abuse in Michigan?
Elder and vulnerable adult abuse, neglect and exploitation are behaviors committed against an elder or vulnerable adult who is unable to protect himself or herself due to a mental or physical impairment or due to advanced age. Abuse is harm or threatened harm to an adult’s health or welfare caused by another person.
Is elder abuse a crime in Michigan?
Vulnerable adult abuse in the first degree is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine of not more than $10,000.00, or both.
Who is responsible for reporting elder abuse?
Mandatory Reporting Under federal law, the Elder Justice Act requires reporting by anyone working in or with long-term care facilities that receive $10,000 or more in federal funds. Individuals who are required to report suspicions of elder abuse will typically face penalties for failing to do so.
Who do you report elder abuse to in Michigan?
Adult Protective Services
For anyone who is not a mandated reporter, you may still report suspected elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services by calling 855-444-3911.
Is elderly abuse a crime?
Elder abuse is either an intentional act or a failure to act that causes harm to an older adult. Although all elder abuse cases are serious crimes, not all are felonies. Some are considered misdemeanors, which carry less severe legal penalties.
How to report elder abuse and neglect in Michigan?
Report Elder Abuse. Report Elder Abuse. Notify the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Adult Protective Services at 855-444-3911, if you suspect elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurred in: A private residence, An unlicensed setting such as an assisted living facility, An adult foster care home,
Who are the Adult Protective Services in Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Adult Protective Services investigators protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation by coordinating with mental health, public health, law enforcement, the probate courts, the aging network, community groups and the general public.
When to call Michigan Department of Health and Human Services?
Notify the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Adult Protective Services at 855-444-3911, if you suspect elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation occurred in: A nursing home where the suspected perpetrator is not an employee of the facility or the resident is on leave from the nursing home.
How to report abuse in a nursing facility?
For anyone who is not a mandated reporter, you may still report suspected elder or vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation to Adult Protective Services by calling 855-444-3911. To report abuse in a nursing facility, call the Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Division on their statewide hotline, 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873).