(a) "Resident" means:
(1) Any resident, as defined by K.S.A. 39-923 and amendments thereto; or
(2) any individual kept, cared for, treated, boarded or otherwise accommodated in a medical care facility; or
(3) any individual, kept, cared for, treated, boarded or otherwise accommodated in a state psychiatric hospital or state institution for the mentally retarded.
(b) "Adult care home" has the meaning ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 39-923 and amendments thereto.
(c) "In need of protective services" means that a resident is unable to perform or obtain services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health, or both.
(d) "Services which are necessary to maintain physical and mental health" include, but are not limited to, the provision of medical care for physical and mental health needs, the relocation of a resident to a facility or institution able to offer such care, assistance in personal hygiene, food, clothing, adequately heated and ventilated shelter, protection from health and safety hazards, protection from maltreatment the result of which includes, but is not limited to, malnutrition, deprivation of necessities or physical punishment and transportation necessary to secure any of the above stated needs, except that this term shall not include taking such person into custody without consent, except as provided in this act.
(e) "Protective services" means services provided by the state or other governmental agency or any private organizations or individuals which are necessary to prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation. Such protective services shall include, but not be limited to, evaluation of the need for services, assistance in obtaining appropriate social services and assistance in securing medical and legal services.
(f) "Abuse" means any act or failure to act performed intentionally or recklessly that causes or is likely to cause harm to a resident, including:
(1) Infliction of physical or mental injury;
(2) any sexual act with a resident when the resident does not consent or when the other person knows or should know that the resident is incapable of resisting or declining consent to the sexual act due to mental deficiency or disease or due to fear of retribution or hardship;
(3) unreasonable use of a physical restraint, isolation or medication that harms or is likely to harm a resident;
(4) unreasonable use of a physical or chemical restraint, medication or isolation as punishment, for convenience, in conflict with a physician's orders or as a substitute for treatment, except where such conduct or physical restraint is in furtherance of the health and safety of the resident or another resident;
(5) a threat or menacing conduct directed toward a resident that results or might reasonably be expected to result in fear or emotional or mental distress to a resident;
(6) fiduciary abuse; or
(7) omission or deprivation by a caretaker or another person of goods or services which are necessary to avoid physical or mental harm or illness.
(g) "Neglect" means the failure or omission by one's self, caretaker or another person with a duty to provide goods or services which are reasonably necessary to ensure safety and well-being and to avoid physical or mental harm or illness.
(h) "Caretaker" means a person or institution who has assumed the responsibility, whether legally or not, for the care of the resident voluntarily, by contract or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
(i) "Exploitation" means misappropriation of resident property or intentionally taking unfair advantage of an adult's physical or financial resources for another individual's personal or financial advantage by the use of undue influence, coercion, harassment, duress, deception, false representation or false pretense by a caretaker or another person.
(j) "Medical care facility" means a facility licensed under K.S.A. 65-425 et seq. and amendments thereto but shall not include, for purposes of this act, a state psychiatric hospital or state institution for the mentally retarded, including Larned state hospital, Osawatomie state hospital and Rainbow mental health facility, Kansas neurological institute and Parsons state hospital and training center.
(k) "Fiduciary abuse" means a situation in which any person who is the caretaker of, or who stands in a position of trust to, a resident, takes, secretes, or appropriates the resident's money or property, to any use or purpose not in the due and lawful execution of such person's trust.
(l) "State psychiatric hospital" means Larned state hospital, Osawatomie state hospital and Rainbow mental health facility.
(m) "State institution for the mentally retarded" means Kansas neurological institute and Parsons state hospital and training center.
(n) "Report" means a description or accounting of an incident or incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation under this act and for the purposes of this act shall not include any written assessment or findings.
(o) "Law enforcement" means the public office which is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order, make arrests for crimes and investigate criminal acts, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.
(p) "Legal representative" means an agent designated in a durable power of attorney, power of attorney or durable power of attorney for health care decisions or a court appointed guardian, conservator or trustee.
(q) "Financial institution" means any bank, trust company, escrow company, finance company, saving institution or credit union, chartered and supervised under state or federal law.
(r) "Governmental assistance provider" means an agency, or employee of such agency, which is funded solely or in part to provide assistance within the Kansas senior care act, K.S.A. 75-5926 et seq., and amendments thereto, including medicaid and medicare.
No person shall be considered to be abused, neglected or exploited or in need of protective services for the sole reason that such person relies upon spiritual means through prayer alone for treatment in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination in lieu of medical treatment.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 149, § 1; L. 1989, ch. 128, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 4; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 2; July 1.
(b) The report made pursuant to subsection (a) shall contain the name and address of the person making the report and of the caretaker caring for the resident, the name and address of the involved resident, information regarding the nature and extent of the abuse, neglect or exploitation, the name of the next of kin of the resident, if known, and any other information which the person making the report believes might be helpful in an investigation of the case and the protection of the resident.
(c) Any other person, not listed in subsection (a), having reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a resident is being or has been abused, neglected or exploited, or is in a condition which is the result of such abuse, neglect or exploitation or is in need of protective services may report such information to the department on aging with respect to residents defined under subsection (a)(1) of K.S.A. 39-1401 and amendments thereto, to the department of health and environment with respect to residents defined under subsection (a)(2) of K.S.A. 39-1401, and amendments thereto, and to the department of social and rehabilitation services with respect to all other residents. Reports made to one department which are to be made to the other department under this section shall be referred by the department to which the report is made to the appropriate department for that report.
(d) Notice of the requirements of this act and the department to which a report is to be made under this act shall be posted in a conspicuous public place in every adult care home and medical care facility in this state.
(e) Any person required to report information or cause a report of information to be made under subsection (a) who knowingly fails to make such report or cause such report to be made shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 2; L. 1983, ch. 149, § 2; L. 1985, ch. 152, § 1; L. 1986, ch. 299, § 6; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 5; L. 2001, ch. 154, § 3; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 3; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 26; July 1.
(b) No employer shall terminate the employment of, prevent or impair the practice or occupation of or impose any other sanction on any employee solely for the reason that such employee made or caused to be made a report under this act.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 3; L. 1983, ch. 149, § 3; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 3; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 4; July 1.
(1) When a criminal act has occurred or has appeared to have occurred, immediately notify, in writing, the appropriate law enforcement agency;
(2) make a personal visit with the involved resident:
(A) Within 24 hours when the information from the reporter indicates imminent danger to the health or welfare of the involved resident;
(B) within three working days for all reports of suspected abuse, when the information from the reporter indicates no imminent danger; or
(C) within five working days for all reports of neglect or exploitation when the information from the reporter indicates no imminent danger.
(3) Complete, within 30 working days of receiving a report, a thorough investigation and evaluation to determine the situation relative to the condition of the involved resident and what action and services, if any, are required. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, consultation with those individuals having knowledge of the facts of the particular case; and
(4) prepare, upon a completion of the evaluation of each case, a written assessment which shall include an analysis of whether there is or has been abuse, neglect or exploitation; recommended action; a determination of whether protective services are needed; and any follow up.
(b) The department which investigates the report shall inform the complainant, upon request of the complainant, that an investigation has been made and, if the allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation have been substantiated, that corrective measures will be taken if required upon completion of the investigation or sooner if such measures do not jeopardize the investigation.
(c) The department on aging may inform the chief administrative officer of a facility as defined by K.S.A. 39-923 and amendments thereto within 30 days of confirmed findings of resident abuse, neglect or exploitation.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 4; L. 1983, ch. 149, § 4; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 4; L. 1997, ch. 161, § 5; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 6; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 5; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 27; July 1.
(b) If the caretaker or legal representative, or both, of a resident who has consented to the receipt of reasonable and necessary protective services refuses to allow the provision of such services to such resident, the secretary of social and rehabilitation services may seek to obtain an injunction enjoining the caretaker or legal representative, or both, from interfering with the provision of protective services to the resident. The petition in such action shall allege specific facts sufficient to show that the resident is in need of protective services and consents to their provision and that the caretaker or legal representative, or both, refuses to allow the provision of such services. If the judge, by clear and convincing evidence, finds that the resident is in need of protective services and has been prevented by the caretaker or legal representative, or both, from receiving such services, the judge shall issue an order enjoining the caretaker or legal representative, or both, from interfering with the provision of protective services to the resident. The court may appoint a new legal representative if the court deems that it is in the best interest of the resident.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 5; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 5; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 6; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 28; July 1.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 6; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 6; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 29; July 1.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 8; July 1.
(b) In any proceeding in district court pursuant to provisions of this act, the district court shall appoint an attorney to represent the resident if the resident is without other legal representation.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 8; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 9; July 1.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 9; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 8; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 10; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 30; July 1.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 10; July 1.
(b) The secretary of aging shall forward any finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation alleged to be committed by a provider of services licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to provide services in this state to the appropriate state authority which regulates such provider. The secretary of health and environment shall forward any finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation alleged to be committed by a provider of services licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to provide services in this state to the appropriate state authority which regulates such provider. The appropriate state regulatory authority, after notice to the alleged perpetrator and a hearing on such matter if requested by the alleged perpetrator, may consider the finding in any disciplinary action taken with respect to the provider of services under the jurisdiction of such authority. The secretary of aging may consider the finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation in any licensing action taken with respect to any adult care home or medical care facility under the jurisdiction of the secretary of aging. The secretary of health and environment may consider the finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation in any licensing action taken with respect to any medical care facility under the jurisdiction of the secretary of health and environment.
(c) If the investigation of the department of health and environment or the department on aging indicates reason to believe that the resident is in need of protective services, that finding and all information relating to that finding shall be forwarded by the secretary of health and environment or the secretary of aging to the secretary of social and rehabilitation services.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the report received by the department of health and environment or the department on aging and the written findings, evaluations and actions recommended shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the open records act. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the name of the person making the original report to the department of health and environment or the department on aging or any person mentioned in such report shall not be disclosed unless such person specifically requests or agrees in writing to such disclosure or unless a judicial or administrative proceeding results therefrom. In the event that an administrative or judicial action arises, no use of the information shall be made until the judge or presiding officer makes a specific finding, in writing, after a hearing, that under all the circumstances the need for the information outweighs the need for confidentiality. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no information contained in the register shall be made available to the public in such a manner as to identify individuals.
History: L. 1990, ch. 153, § 9; L. 1991, ch. 121, § 1; L. 1997, ch. 161, § 6; L. 2000, ch. 146, § 1; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 31; July 1.
(b) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, which pertains to any of the transferred reporting of abuse, neglect or exploitation of adult care home residents, which is lawfully commenced, or could have been commenced, by or against the secretary of health and environment in such secretary's official capacity or in relation to the discharge of such secretary's official duties, shall abate by reason of the transfer of such program. The secretary of aging shall be named or substituted as the defendant in place of the secretary of health and environment in any suit, action or other proceeding involving claims arising from facts or events first occurring either on or before the date the pertinent program is transferred or on any date thereafter.
(c) No suit, action or other proceeding, judicial or administrative, pertaining to the reporting of abuse, neglect or exploitation of adult care home residents which otherwise would have been dismissed or concluded shall continue to exist by reason of any transfer under this act.
(d) Any final appeal decision of the department of health and environment entered pursuant to K.S.A. 39-1401 et seq., and amendments thereto, or the act for judicial review and civil enforcement of agency actions, K.S.A. 77-601 et seq., and amendments thereto, currently pertaining to reporting of abuse, neglect or exploitation of adult care home residents, transferred pursuant to this act shall be binding upon and applicable to the secretary of aging and the department on aging.
History: L. 2003, ch. 149, § 25; July 1.
History: L. 1985, ch. 267, §§ 1 to 9; Repealed, L. 1989, ch. 129, § 14; July 1.
(a) "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older alleged to be unable to protect their own interest and who is harmed or threatened with harm, whether financial, mental or physical in nature, through action or inaction by either another individual or through their own action or inaction when (1) such person is residing in such person's own home, the home of a family member or the home of a friend, (2) such person resides in an adult family home as defined in K.S.A. 39-1501 and amendments thereto, or (3) such person is receiving services through a provider of community services and affiliates thereof operated or funded by the department of social and rehabilitation services or the department on aging or a residential facility licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 75-3307b and amendments thereto. Such term shall not include persons to whom K.S.A. 39-1401 et seq. and amendments thereto apply.
(b) "Abuse" means any act or failure to act performed intentionally or recklessly that causes or is likely to cause harm to an adult, including:
(1) Infliction of physical or mental injury;
(2) any sexual act with an adult when the adult does not consent or when the other person knows or should know that the adult is incapable of resisting or declining consent to the sexual act due to mental deficiency or disease or due to fear of retribution or hardship;
(3) unreasonable use of a physical restraint, isolation or medication that harms or is likely to harm an adult;
(4) unreasonable use of a physical or chemical restraint, medication or isolation as punishment, for convenience, in conflict with a physician's orders or as a substitute for treatment, except where such conduct or physical restraint is in furtherance of the health and safety of the adult;
(5) a threat or menacing conduct directed toward an adult that results or might reasonably be expected to result in fear or emotional or mental distress to an adult;
(6) fiduciary abuse; or
(7) omission or deprivation by a caretaker or another person of goods or services which are necessary to avoid physical or mental harm or illness.
(c) "Neglect" means the failure or omission by one's self, caretaker or another person with a duty to supply or provide goods or services which are reasonably necessary to ensure safety and well-being and to avoid physical or mental harm or illness.
(d) "Exploitation" means misappropriation of an adult's property or intentionally taking unfair advantage of an adult's physical or financial resources for another individual's personal or financial advantage by the use of undue influence, coercion, harassment, duress, deception, false representation or false pretense by a caretaker or another person.
(e) "Fiduciary abuse" means a situation in which any person who is the caretaker of, or who stands in a position of trust to, an adult, takes, secretes, or appropriates their money or property, to any use or purpose not in the due and lawful execution of such person's trust or benefit.
(f) "In need of protective services" means that an adult is unable to provide for or obtain services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health or both.
(g) "Services which are necessary to maintain physical or mental health or both" include, but are not limited to, the provision of medical care for physical and mental health needs, the relocation of an adult to a facility or institution able to offer such care, assistance in personal hygiene, food, clothing, adequately heated and ventilated shelter, protection from health and safety hazards, protection from maltreatment the result of which includes, but is not limited to, malnutrition, deprivation of necessities or physical punishment and transportation necessary to secure any of the above stated needs, except that this term shall not include taking such person into custody without consent except as provided in this act.
(h) "Protective services" means services provided by the state or other governmental agency or by private organizations or individuals which are necessary to prevent abuse, neglect or exploitation. Such protective services shall include, but shall not be limited to, evaluation of the need for services, assistance in obtaining appropriate social services, and assistance in securing medical and legal services.
(i) "Caretaker" means a person who has assumed the responsibility, whether legally or not, for an adult's care or financial management or both.
(j) "Secretary" means the secretary of social and rehabilitation services.
(k) "Report" means a description or accounting of an incident or incidents of abuse, neglect or exploitation under this act and for the purposes of this act shall not include any written assessment or findings.
(l) "Law enforcement" means the public office which is vested by law with the duty to maintain public order, make arrests for crimes, investigate criminal acts and file criminal charges, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.
(m) "Involved adult" means the adult who is the subject of a report of abuse, neglect or exploitation under this act.
(n) "Legal representative," "financial institution" and "governmental assistance provider" shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in K.S.A. 39-1401, and amendments thereto.
No person shall be considered to be abused, neglected or exploited or in need of protective services for the sole reason that such person relies upon spiritual means through prayer alone for treatment in accordance with the tenets and practices of a recognized church or religious denomination in lieu of medical treatment.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 1; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 8; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 11; July 1.
(b) The report made pursuant to subsection (a) shall contain the name and address of the person making the report and of the caretaker caring for the involved adult, the name and address of the involved adult, information regarding the nature and extent of the abuse, neglect or exploitation, the name of the next of kin of the involved adult, if known, and any other information which the person making the report believes might be helpful in the investigation of the case and the protection of the involved adult.
(c) Any other person, not listed in subsection (a), having reasonable cause to suspect or believe that an adult is being or has been abused, neglected or exploited or is in need of protective services may report such information to the department of social and rehabilitation services. Reports shall be made to law enforcement agencies during the time social and rehabilitation services are not in operation.
(d) A person making a report under subsection (a) shall not be required to make a report under K.S.A. 39-1401 to 39-1410, inclusive, and amendments thereto.
(e) Any person required to report information or cause a report of information to be made under subsection (a) who knowingly fails to make such report or cause such report not to be made shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(f) Notice of the requirements of this act and the department to which a report is to be made under this act shall be posted in a conspicuous public place in every adult family home as defined in K.S.A. 39-1501 and amendments thereto and every provider of community services and affiliates thereof operated or funded by the department of social and rehabilitation services or other facility licensed under K.S.A. 75-3307b and amendments thereto, and other institutions included in subsection (a).
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 9; L. 2001, ch. 154, § 4; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 12; July 1.
(b) No employer shall terminate the employment of, prevent or impair the practice or occupation of or impose any other sanction on any employee solely for the reason that such employee made or caused to be made a report, or cooperated with an investigation, under this act. A court, in addition to other damages and remedies, may assess reasonable attorney fees against an employer who has been found to have violated the provisions of this subsection.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 3; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 13; L. 2004, ch. 153, § 1; July 1.
(1) When a criminal act has occurred or has appeared to have occurred, immediately notify, in writing, the appropriate law enforcement agency;
(2) make a personal visit with the involved adult:
(A) Within 24 hours when the information from the reporter indicates imminent danger to the health or welfare of the involved adult;
(B) within three working days for all reports of suspected abuse, when the information from the reporter indicates no imminent danger;
(C) within five working days for all reports of neglect or exploitation when the information from the reporter indicates no imminent danger.
(3) Complete, within 30 working days of receiving a report, a thorough investigation and evaluation to determine the situation relative to the condition of the involved adult and what action and services, if any, are required. The evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, consultation with those individuals having knowledge of the facts of the particular case. If conducting the investigation within 30 working days would interfere with an ongoing criminal investigation, the time period for the investigation shall be extended, but the investigation and evaluation shall be completed within 90 working days. If a finding is made prior to the conclusion of the criminal investigation, the investigation and evaluation may be reopened and a new finding made based on any additional evidence provided as a result of the criminal investigation. If the alleged perpetrator is licensed, registered or otherwise regulated by a state agency, such state agency also shall be notified upon completion of the investigation or sooner if such notification does not compromise the investigation.
(4) Prepare, upon completion of the investigation of each case, a written assessment which shall include an analysis of whether there is or has been abuse, neglect or exploitation, recommended action, a determination of whether protective services are needed, and any follow-up.
(b) The secretary of social and rehabilitation services shall forward any finding of abuse, neglect or exploitation alleged to have been committed by a provider of services licensed, registered or otherwise authorized to provide services in this state to the appropriate state authority which regulates such provider. The appropriate state regulatory authority may consider the finding in any disciplinary action taken with respect to the provider of services under the jurisdiction of such authority.
(c) The department of social and rehabilitation services shall inform the complainant, upon request of the complainant, that an investigation has been made and if the allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation have been substantiated, that corrective measures will be taken, upon completion of the investigation or sooner, if such measures do not jeopardize the investigation.
(d) The department of social and rehabilitation services may inform the chief administrative officer of community facilities licensed pursuant to K.S.A. 75-3307b and amendments thereto of confirmed findings of resident abuse, neglect or exploitation.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 4; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 10; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 14; L. 2005, ch. 30, § 1; July 1.
(b) Neither the report, assessment or the written evaluation analysis shall be deemed a public record or be subject to the provisions of the open records act. The name of the person making the original report or any person mentioned in such report shall not be disclosed unless the person making the original report specifically requests or agrees in writing to such disclosure or unless a judicial proceeding results therefrom. No information contained in the statewide register shall be made available to the public in such a manner as to identify individuals.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 5; L. 1997, ch. 161, § 7; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 6; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 11; July 1.
(1) A written request for information;
(2) a written notice that an investigation is being conducted by the department; and
(3) certification or confirmation that the department has sent written notice to the involved adult or the involved adult's guardian. Any such information shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements of K.S.A. 39-1434 and amendments thereto.
(b) The department of social and rehabilitation services or a law enforcement agency shall have access to all relevant records in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a).
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 15; L. 2004, ch. 153, § 2; July 1.
(b) If the caretaker or legal representative of an involved adult who has consented to the receipt of reasonable and necessary protective services refuses to allow the provision of such services to the adult, the secretary may seek an injunction enjoining the caretaker or legal representative from interfering with the provision of protective services to the adult. The petition in such action shall allege specific facts sufficient to show that the adult is in need of protective services and consents to their provision and that the caretaker or legal representative refuses to allow the provision of such services. If the judge finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the adult is in need of protective services and has been prevented by the caretaker or legal representative from receiving such services, the judge shall issue an order enjoining the caretaker or legal representative from interfering with the provision of protective services to the adult. The court may appoint a new legal representative, if the court deems that it is in the best interest of the adult.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 8; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 16; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 9; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 10; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 11; L. 1998, ch. 200, § 12; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 12; July 1.
History: L. 1989, ch. 129, § 13; July 1.
(b) Joint investigations. When a report of adult neglect, adult abuse, exploitation or fiduciary abuse indicates (1) that there is serious physical injury to or serious deterioration or sexual abuse or exploitation of the adult and (2) that action may be required to protect the adult, the investigation may be conducted as a joint effort between the department of social and rehabilitation services and the appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies, with a free exchange of information between such agencies. Upon completion of the investigation by the law enforcement agency, a full report shall be provided to the department of social and rehabilitation services.
(c) Coordination of investigations by county or district attorney. If a dispute develops between agencies investigating a reported case of adult abuse, neglect, exploitation or fiduciary abuse, the appropriate county or district attorney shall take charge of, direct and coordinate the investigation.
(d) Investigations concerning certain facilities. Any investigation by a law enforcement agency involving a facility subject to licensing or regulation by the secretary of health and environment shall be reported promptly to the state secretary of health and environment, upon conclusion of the investigation or sooner if such report does not compromise the investigation.
(e) Cooperation between agencies. Law enforcement agencies and the department of social and rehabilitation services shall assist each other in taking action which is necessary to protect the adult regardless of which party conducted the initial investigation.
History: L. 2003, ch. 91, § 1; July 1.