Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 2600.15 - Abuse reporting covered by law(a) The home shall immediately report suspected abuse of a resident served in the home in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P. S. §§ 10225.701-10225.707) and 6 Pa. Code § 15.21-15.27 (relating to reporting suspected abuse) and comply with the requirements regarding restrictions on staff persons.(b) If there is an allegation of abuse of a resident involving a home's staff person, the home shall immediately develop and implement a plan of supervision or suspend the staff person involved in the alleged incident.(c) The home shall immediately submit to the Department's personal care home regional office a plan of supervision or notice of suspension of the affected staff person.(d) The home shall immediately notify the resident and the resident's designated person of a report of suspected abuse or neglect involving the resident. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2600.16 (relating to reportable incidents and conditions).