Indicators Of Neglect

abuse, neglect, or exploitation by others. “Neglect” can be repeated conduct or a single incident of carelessness, which could reasonably be expected to result in serious physical or psychological injury or a possible risk of death.”
Indicators of neglect include:
• Pressure sores or ulcers;
• Excessive odor or dirt on the body or clothing;
• The presence of fleas or lice;
• Listlessness and fatigue;
• Deteriorating health or wasting away;
• Malnutrition or dehydration;
• Over-medication or under-medication, primarily visible through over sedation;
• Missing or damaged medical, dental, or prosthetic devices;
• Any indications based on medical history and present treatment that the patient is not receiving the proper treatment needed
EXPLOITATION
Exploitation occurs when a person:
1. Stands in a position of trust and confidence with a vulnerable child/adult and knowingly, by deception or intimidation, obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or use, a vulnerable child/adult’s funds, assets, or property with the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive them of the use, benefit, or possession of the funds, assets or property for the benefit of someone other than the child or adult;
• The patient is temporarily or permanently deprived of money or property through the misuse of a power of attorney or guardianship, resulting in the unauthorized appropriation, sale or transfer of property or assets.
• The patient is deprived of money or assets to pay for the necessities required for the patient's support and maintenance by an individual who is in a position of trust and confidence to the patient.
• The patient is deprived of assets, money or property through deception, or misrepresentation or concealment of the true facts, and these funds are used to benefit someone other than the patient.
• The patient is deprived of money, assets or property by anyone who knows or should know the patient lacks capacity to