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    Policy for Reporting Suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect

    VI-1.50(A)  |  Administration  |  Approved September 9, 2024

    Responsible VP/AVP: Susan C. Buskirk, DM, MS

    Applies to: Faculty, Staff

    Purpose

    This Policy provides direction and guidance to the University of Maryland Baltimore ("UMB”) community on the application of Maryland mandatory vulnerable adult maltreatment.

    Policy Statement

    Maryland law requires health practitioners, police officers, and human service workers (social workers and caseworkers) to report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults to the local department of social services. See Maryland Annotated Code, Family Law 14-101, 14-102, 14-103, and 14-104.

    A vulnerable adult is anyone over 18 years of age who lacks the physical or mental capacity to provide for their daily needs. Reports shall be made telephonically, through direct communication, or in writing to the local social services department as soon as possible. Reporting does NOT require proof that vulnerable adult abuse or neglect has occurred.

    Maryland law and this Policy offer immunity from reprisal to any member of the campus community for making a good faith report of vulnerable adult maltreatment. By following the provisions of the USM Policy and UMB’s Procedures Reporting Suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect in good faith, you will have met your obligations under the law and this policy to report suspected child and elder maltreatment.

    Reporting to UMB

    After reporting elder abuse or neglect, you must promptly report to the UMB Chief Accountability Officer via the UMB Hotline, 1-866-594-5220.

    Guidance and Support

    UMB’s Procedures for Reporting Suspected Vulnerable Adult Abuse and Neglect provide detailed procedures for reporting.

    Definitions

    Elder Abuse or Neglect: Intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an older adult. It is a term used to describe five subtypes of elder abuse:

    • Physical abuse
    • Financial fraud
    • Scams and exploitation
    • Caregiver neglect and abandonment
    • Psychological abuse
    • Sexual abuse

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Office or Role

    • The UMB Chief Accountability Officer, through the UMB Hotline, is responsible for receiving reports on behalf of UMB.


    Related Policies

    USM Policy on the Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Procedures for Reporting Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

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