Nebraska Statutes 81-2255. Abuse, neglect, or exploitation; referral required; procedure
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law related to reporting, when abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident is suspected, the long-term care ombudsman program, with the permission of the resident or the resident representative, shall make an immediate referral to adult protective services of the department or the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-2255
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nebraska Statutes 81-2239
- Office: means the office of the state long-term care ombudsman. See Nebraska Statutes 81-2244
- Resident: means an individual who resides in a long-term care facility as a patient, resident, or client. See Nebraska Statutes 81-2247.02
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(2) Any state agency or board which responds to a complaint against a long-term care facility or an individual employed by a long-term care facility that was referred to the state agency or board by the office shall forward to the office copies of related inspection reports, plans of correction, and notice of any citations and sanctions levied against the long-term care facility or the individual.