Which statement is true about abuse and neglect reporting?

• A. Both abuse and neglect suspected must be reported to the Office of Recipient Rights
• B. Only abuse must be reported
• C. Only neglect must be reported
• D. Neither must be reported

Answer: (A)

Reporting suspected abuse and neglect to the Office of Recipient Rights is a fundamental obligation because both types involve violations of a recipient’s rights and pose safety risks. Abuse includes harming a person, while neglect is failing to provide essential care. Both circumstances require formal reporting so that a proper investigation can occur, the recipient’s safety can be prioritized, and corrective actions can be taken. The Office of Recipient Rights maintains the complaints, documents findings, and oversees protections and remedies. While some cases may also require notifying other authorities, the policy specifically calls for reporting both abuse and neglect to ORR, making that statement true. If unsure how to report, record what you observed with dates, times, and persons involved, and follow agency procedures to relay it to ORR promptly.