California Welfare & Institutions Code §15630 requires a mandated reporter who suspects PHYSICAL abuse of an LTC resident causing serious bodily injury to make a telephone report to law enforcement:
Explanation
Under W&I §15630(b)(1)(A), in a long-term care facility, when physical abuse results in serious bodily injury, the mandated reporter must telephone local law enforcement IMMEDIATELY (and the ombudsman) and submit a written report within 2 hours. For physical abuse without serious bodily injury, the phone report is immediate/ASAP and written report within 24 hours. Other forms of abuse generally require report within 2 working days. HSC §1418.91 also requires the facility to report alleged abuse to CDPH within 24 hours. Supervisor approval is not required (a) and may not delay reporting.
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