Abuse and neglect laws & rules
Many people are required by law to report elder abuse and neglect. This includes
clergy, healthcare professionals and others. There is no mandatory reporting
statute that addresses people with physical disabilities age 18- 64 unless
they reside in a nursing home. However, the Department of Human Services
and our partners investigate any reported abuse of people with a disability
age 18 and over.
Protective services
Authority to provide protective services is given in
ORS 410.020(3)(d) "to
protect the older citizen and/or disabled citizen from physical and mental
abuse and from fraudulent practices."
Oregon administrative rule 411-020-000
through 0500 provides more specific direction and requires a response
by the end of the next working day when not otherwise specified in statute.
Residential facilities
For individuals living in residential facilities Oregon law provides authorization
to the department to investigate complaints alleging abuse or violation of
Oregon administrative rules for each type of facility. Oregon law also authorizes
inspections of such facilities for purposes of licensing or registration.
This includes:
*Also see mandatory reporting
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