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Fla. Stat. § 415.101 Adult Protective Services Act; legislative intent
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(1) Sections 415.101-415.113 may be cited as the “Adult Protective Services Act.”(2) The Legislature recognizes that there are many persons in this state who, because of age or disability, are in need of protective services. Such services should allow such an individual the same …
Fla. Stat. § 415.102 Definitions of terms used in ss. 415.101-415.113
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As used in ss. 415.101-415.113, the term:(1) “Abuse” means any willful act or threatened act by a relative, caregiver, or household member which causes or is likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult’s physical, mental, or emotional health. Abuse includes acts …
Fla. Stat. § 415.103 Central abuse hotline
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(1) The department shall establish and maintain a central abuse hotline that receives all reports made pursuant to s. 415.1034 in writing or through a single statewide toll-free telephone number. Any person may use the statewide toll-free telephone number to report known or suspe…
Fla. Stat. § 415.1034 Mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; mandatory reports of death
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(1) MANDATORY REPORTING.—(a) Any person, including, but not limited to, any:1. Physician, osteopathic physician, medical examiner, chiropractic physician, nurse, paramedic, emergency medical technician, or hospital personnel engaged in the admission, examination, care, or treatme…