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1. In addition to conducting reviews pursuant to NRS 427A.925 , the Committee shall:
(a)Within the limits of available resources:
(1)Cross-reference databases maintained by the Division with databases maintained by coroners and medical examiners in this State to identify deaths that may have been caused by or related to adult maltreatment and review such deaths in accordance with NRS 427A.925 . (2)Review incidents and trends in adult maltreatment in this State.
(3)Identify and review disparities in the incidence of adult maltreatment in this State by analyzing:
(I)The race, ethnicity and age of persons who experience adult maltreatment;
(II)The geographic region of the residence of persons who experience adult maltreatment; and
(III)Any other variables identified by the Committee.
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1. In addition to conducting reviews pursuant to NRS 427A.925 , the Committee shall:
(a) Within the limits of available resources:
(1) Cross-reference databases maintained by the Division with databases maintained by coroners and medical examiners in this State to identify deaths that may have been caused by or related to adult maltreatment and review such deaths in accordance with NRS 427A.925 .
(2) Review incidents and trends in adult maltreatment in this State.
(3) Identify and review disparities in the incidence of adult maltreatment in this State by analyzing:
(I) The race, ethnicity and age of persons who experience adult maltreatment;
(II) The geographic region of the residence of persons who experience adult maltreatment; and
(III) Any other variables identified by the Committee.
(b) Based on the reviews conducted pursuant to paragraph (a) and NRS 427A.925 , develop findings and recommendations to prevent adult maltreatment and address the needs of victims of adult maltreatment.
(c) Disseminate the findings and recommendations developed pursuant to paragraph (b) to the Division, providers of health care, agencies and organizations that provide social services, facilities or service providers, law enforcement agencies, organizations that provide services to victims of adult maltreatment, other persons and entities the Committee determines to be appropriate and the public.
(d) On or before December 31 of each even-numbered year, compile and publish on an Internet website maintained by the Department a report that consists of data concerning adult maltreatment in this State during the immediately preceding 24 months. Such data must be aggregated and presented in a manner that does not allow for the identification of any person.
(e) On or before December 31 of each year:
(1) Develop, in collaboration with the Division, a report that includes, without limitation:
(I) A description of the deaths resulting from adult maltreatment and other incidents of adult maltreatment reviewed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and NRS 427A.925 , respectively, during the immediately preceding 12 months, provided in a manner that does not allow for the identification of any person;
(II) A summary of the disparities identified and reviewed pursuant to subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1;
(III) Plans for corrective action to reduce adult maltreatment in this State; and
(IV) Recommendations for any legislation or other changes to policy to reduce adult maltreatment or otherwise improve the well-being of older persons and vulnerable persons in this State; and
(2) Submit the report developed pursuant to subparagraph (1) to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to:
(I) For a report submitted on or before December 31 of an odd-numbered year, the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs created by NRS 218E.750 ; and
(II) For a report submitted on or before December 31 of an even-numbered year, the next regular session of the Legislature.
2. The Committee may, within the limits of available resources:
(a) Conduct any other research into issues relating to adult maltreatment or the well-being of older persons and vulnerable persons in this State;
(b) Promote changes in policy in the public and private sectors to reduce adult maltreatment or address the effects of adult maltreatment;
(c) Take measures to improve the services provided to victims of adult maltreatment, including, without limitation, identifying gaps in services provided to victims of adult maltreatment and reducing barriers to service for victims of adult maltreatment; and
(d) Engage in activities to increase public awareness regarding adult maltreatment.
3. On or before August 1 of each odd-numbered year, a representative of the Committee or the Division shall present the findings, plans for corrective action and recommendations for changes to policy contained in the reports developed pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 for the immediately preceding 2 years at a meeting of the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs created by NRS 218E.750 .
4. Within the limits of available resources, the Attorney General may review any case referred to or reviewed by the Committee to determine the need for further investigation of the case.