MN HF3296

Mandated reporters must report suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults to the common entry point as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours, with limited exceptions for individuals who become vulnerable adults solely through facility admission.

Lead investigative agencies must notify vulnerable adults, guardians, or health care agents within five days of receiving a report and provide investigation updates approximately every three weeks upon request.

Common entry point staff must receive training on screening and dispatching reports efficiently and must cross-reference multiple complaints involving the same perpetrator, vulnerable adult, or incident.

Lead investigative agencies must complete final investigations within 60 calendar days and notify affected parties of delays with projected completion dates; changes to dispositions must be reported to relevant parties.

Patients and residents in facilities have the right to receive notification from lead investigative agencies regarding reports of alleged maltreatment, report disposition, and appeal rights; facilities may submit electronic reports instead of oral reports.