Sec. 47.24.900. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “abandonment” means desertion of a vulnerable adult by a caregiver; (2) “abuse” means (A) the intentional, knowing, or reckless nonaccidental and nontherapeutic infliction of physical pain, injury, mental or emotional distress, or fear, including coercion and intimidation; or (B) sexual assault under AS 11.41.410 or 11.41.420; (3) “caregiver” means (A) a […]
Sec. 47.24.010. Persons required to report; reports of harm.
(a) Except as provided in (e) of this section, the following persons who, in the performance of their professional duties, have reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult suffers from undue influence, abandonment, exploitation, abuse, neglect, or self-neglect shall, not later than 24 hours after first having cause for the belief, report the belief […]
Sec. 47.24.011. Duties of the department regarding services and protection for vulnerable adults.
In order to facilitate the provision of supportive and protective services for vulnerable adults, the department shall (1) compile information on available supportive and protective services for vulnerable adults in the state; (2) establish, publicize, and maintain a vulnerable adult centralized intake office; (3) develop and coordinate a statewide system to serve vulnerable adults who […]