161-F:36 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. "Congregate housing" means low-rent, publicly-owned housing with which there is connected a central dining facility where wholesome and economical meals can be served. II. "Congregate services programs" means the programs undertaken by qualified service providers to provide assistance, as needed, to residents in order to maintain their […]
[Congregate services provided under RSA 161-F:37 suspended for biennium ending June 30, 2023 by 2021, 91:23, effective July 1, 2021.] 161-F:37 Administration; Services. – I. The congregate services program shall be administered through the department. The congregate services shall be provided through a qualified service provider under contract with the department. The experience acquired […]
161-F:38 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: I. Eligibility for congregate services, based on financial, psychological, and physical ability. For this purpose, the department shall use, as appropriate, the federal guidelines for congregate housing services programs. II. Costs to residents for services. These fees shall be reasonable, may […]
161-F:39 Review. – On or before December 1 of each year, the commissioner shall submit a report on the program with recommendations for improvement to the legislature. The qualified services provider shall keep accurate and detailed records of activities involved in the development and implementing of the congregate services programs. Source. 1989, 7:1. 1995, […]
161-F:4 Rulemaking. – The commissioner of health and human services may adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to social services for the elderly and adult populations under this chapter. Source. 1989, 7:1. 1995, 310:113, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
[Reimbursements to the foster grandparent program under RSA 161-F:40 are suspended for the biennium ending June 30, 2023 by 2021, 91:24, effective July 1, 2021.] 161-F:40 Establishment of Program. – I. There is hereby established a senior volunteer grant program in the department. The program shall, within the limits of funds appropriated, reimburse the […]
161-F:41 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to procedures for reimbursement under this subdivision. Source. 1989, 7:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
161-F:42 Purpose. – The purpose of this subdivision is to provide protection for vulnerable adults who are abused, neglected, or exploited. Implicit in this subdivision is the philosophy that whenever possible an adult’s right to self-determination should be preserved, and that each adult should live in safe conditions and should live his own life […]
161-F:43 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. " Protective services " means services and action which will, through voluntary agreement or through appropriate court action, prevent neglect, abuse or exploitation of vulnerable adults. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, supervision, guidance, counseling and, when necessary, assistance in the securing of nonhazardous […]
161-F:44 Self-Neglect. – For the purposes of this subdivision, instances of suspected self-neglect shall be construed and acted upon in the same manner as instances of suspected neglect. Source. 1989, 7:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
161-F:45 Exception. – Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to mean a person is abused, neglected, exploited, or in need of protective services for the sole reason that he relies on or is being furnished treatment by spiritual means alone through prayer in accordance with the tenets and practices of a church or […]
161-F:46 Reports of Adult Abuse; Investigations. – Any person, including, but not limited to, physicians, other health care professionals, social workers, clergy, and law enforcement officials, suspecting or believing in good faith that any adult who is or who is suspected to be vulnerable, at the time of the incident, has been subjected to […]
161-F:47 Immunity From Liability. – Any person or agency, other than an alleged perpetrator, participating in good faith in the making of a report of an alleged incident of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, providing information relative to such incident or following a reporting protocol developed jointly with the department, or who in good […]
161-F:48 Abrogation of Privileged Communication. – The privileged quality of communication between husband and wife and any professional person and his patient or client, except that between attorney and client, shall not apply to any proceedings instituted pursuant to this subdivision and shall not constitute grounds for failure to report as required by this […]
161-F:49 Registry. – I. There shall be established a state registry at the department for the purpose of maintaining a record of information on each founded report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation toward an individual by a paid or volunteer caregiver, guardian, or agent acting under the authority of a power of attorney or […]
161-F:5 Federal Funds. – The department shall be the single state agency responsible to administer in New Hampshire the Older Americans Act of 1965 and subsequent legislation pursuant to that act and to receive all federal funds under Title III of said act. The department is also authorized to receive federal funds other than […]
161-F:50 Penalty for Violation. – Any person who knowingly fails to make any report required by RSA 161-F:46 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Source. 1989, 7:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.
161-F:51 Duties and Responsibilities. – I. The commissioner or his or her authorized representative, upon the substantiation of a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, shall provide, when necessary, protective services to such adults. II. The commissioner or his or her authorized representative shall refer all cases of serious bodily […]
161-F:52 Guardianship. – If all other remedies are exhausted, the commissioner or his authorized representative may seek to have a guardian or conservator appointed by the probate court, pursuant to RSA 464-A, for any adult who is in need of protective services. Source. 1989, 7:1. 1995, 310:183, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
161-F:53 Entry of Premises. – If either a vulnerable adult reported or suspected of being abused, neglected, or exploited refuses, or a caretaker or caregiver refuses, to allow the representative of the department entrance to the premises for the purpose of investigating a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, the probate court, in the […]
