Mandatory Reporting - PART II

Adult protection laws can have an impact on internal hiring decisions of assisted living facilities. Operators and Human Resource managers in Arizona should be aware of the APS Registry, and how to search the list for a name of an applicant or existing staff member. Although AZ Department of Health Services regulations do not presently mandate searching the Arizona APS Registry prior to hire, employers are encouraged to review the list routinely to ensure that no members of your current workforce were added to it.

Arizona Assisted Living, Assisted LivingMichelle PinkowskiMarch 22, 2022assisted living

Nuances of Mandatory Reporting - Part I

Owners and managers of assisted living facilities may have a duty to report residents’ family members who signed the Residency Agreement as responsible party or Power or Attorney (“POS”) and then fail to pay for services rendered. These family members may be guilty of exploitation or neglect of that resident, particularly if the resident is incapable of handling their own financial affairs. Under state statutes like Arizona’s, the ALF may be a mandatory reporter, required to initiate an investigation with either a peace officer or Adult Protective Services (“APS”). Find out more about your obligations in this post.

Assisted Living, Group Homes, Arizona Assisted LivingJennifer WassermannMarch 15, 2022assisted living, elder care, elder abuse