All cases of neglect must be reported to the Office of Recipient Rights.

• A. False
• B. Occasionally
• C. True
• D. Only with injuries

Answer: (C)

Mandatory reporting of neglect to the Office of Recipient Rights is required. Neglect means failing to meet a recipient’s basic needs or provide safe, adequate care, supervision, or living conditions, and it’s treated as a rights violation even if no injury occurs. Because addressing neglect protects the recipient and triggers accountability and corrective action, all suspected or observed cases must be reported. This ensures timely investigation and safeguards for the individual, rather than waiting for injuries to appear. Follow your facility’s reporting procedures and document what you observed and any steps you took to address the situation.