New York Statutes
§ 261 — Guidelines for identifying and reporting suspected self neglect, abuse and maltreatment
New York·Law ELD Elder·Art. 3 Identifying and Reporting Self Neglect, Abuse and Maltreatment In Healthcare Settings
§ 261. Guidelines for identifying and reporting suspected self\nneglect, abuse and maltreatment. The director, in conjunction with the\ncommissioner of the department of health and the commissioner of the\noffice of children and family services, shall develop guidelines to\nassist healthcare providers and others working in healthcare settings to\nidentify suspected self neglect, abuse and maltreatment of an older\nadult. Such guidelines may be tailored to specific healthcare providers\nor industries and shall include, but shall not be limited to:\n 1. Common signs and symptoms of self neglect, abuse and maltreatment;\n 2. Screening questions and tools that can be used during a visit to\nhelp detect whether self neglect or abuse and maltreatment may be\noccurring;\n 3. Training materia
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