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Here is some sample content from Assessment of Possible Abuse/Neglect:

	PURPOSE: To ensure that Hospice personnel reports all suspected cases of patient abuse or neglect under the appropriate laws and regulations. POLICY: Hospice personnel are mandated reporters. Hospice will comply with state statutes to report all suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Adult or Child Protection Services of the State Department of Social Services. Definitions: Abuse: Any act that constitutes a violation of the prostitution or criminal sexual conduct statutes; the intentional and nontherapeutic infliction of pain or injury or any persistent course of conduct intended...
Second excerpt:
	...of injuries provided by the caretaker or caregivers. Caregiver: An individual or facility responsible for all or some of the care voluntarily or by agreements, such as a relative, friend or Hospice personnel. Report: Any report received by the local Social Service Department, Hospice, police department, county sheriff or licensing agency; a verbal and/or written statement of abuse and/or neglect. Note: ASSESSMENT OF POSSIBLE ABUSE/NEGLECT Occurrences may include, but are not limited...