Quiz: Chapter 4 Mandatory Reporting

1

Who are considered mandatory reporters in the community?
- Police person
- Social Worker
- Volunteer of Hospice of Central Iowa with direct patient contact
- All of the Above
2

A mandatory reporter should do which of the following:
- Report suspected abuse both orally and in writing.
- Complete 2 hours of training every 5 years.
- Report to law enforcement if immediate protection of dependent adult is necessary.
- Cooperate with DIA and DHS.
- None of the above
- All of the above
3

A mandatory reporter is free from liability unless if they fail to report suspected dependent adult abuse.
- True
- False
4

As a volunteer which of the following are you required to do if you suspect dependent adult abuse.
- Make an oral report to either DHS or DIA within 24 hours of the suspected abuse.
- Make a written report to either DHS or DIA within 48 hours of the suspected abuse.
- Contact your Hospice of Central Iowa volunteer coordinator or team director
- 3 only
- 1,2 & 3 are correct.
5

If after investigation the alleged abuse is unfounded criminal charges may not be made against the caretaker.
- True
- False

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Chapter 4 Mandatory Reporting