CLEE Mandated Reporting 2

Question 1

Under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA), which professionals are mandated reporters for elder abuse in California?

Accepted Answer

Licensed mental health professionals, care custodians, and other specified persons

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Only physicians and hospital staff

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Only Adult Protective Services workers

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All California adults over age 18

Question 2

Which of the following is a reportable form of elder abuse under California law?

Accepted Answer

Financial abuse, including theft or misuse of an elder's funds

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Disagreements between family members about elder care decisions

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An elder declining recommended medical treatment

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Natural cognitive decline associated with aging

Question 3

When reporting elder abuse in California, the initial report must be made to:

Accepted Answer

Adult Protective Services or local law enforcement

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The California Medical Board

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The patient's primary care physician

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The nearest hospital emergency room

Question 4

What is the standard of proof required for a mandated reporter to file an elder abuse report?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable suspicion

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Preponderance of the evidence

Question 5

A therapist has a patient who is a 'dependent adult' under California law. This means the patient:

Accepted Answer

Is between ages 18–64 with a physical or mental limitation that restricts their activities

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Is financially dependent on their therapist

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Has a substance use disorder

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Is under a court-ordered conservatorship

Question 6

Mandated reporters of elder abuse in California who report in good faith are protected by:

Accepted Answer

Immunity from civil and criminal liability

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No legal protection exists for reporters

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Confidentiality agreements with the receiving agency

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Protection only if the report is substantiated