A California assisted living facility director was charged with being mandated to report elder abuse and failing to do so. It is alleged that on October 15, 2020, a caregiver committed sexual assaults against residents of the facility. The director is alleged to have failed to report that abuse. Under the law, a mandated reporter is any person who has assumed care or custody of an elder or dependent adult, regardless of whether they receive compensation. Elder or dependent adult care custodians, health practitioners, clergy members, employees of Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, and all officers and employees of financial institutions are mandated to report elder abuse. Mandated reporters must make a report when in the scope of employment there is knowledge or observation of abuse or neglect, is told by an elder or dependent adult of abuse or neglect, or reasonably suspects abuse or neglect. Mandated reporters must make the report as soon as possible to Adult Protective Services, but no later than two working days.
