Who Must Report Elder Abuse in Ohio? What is the Standard of Knowledge?

WHO MUST REPORT ELDER ABUSE IN OHIO? Any attorney, physician, osteopath, podiatrist, chiropractor, dentist, psychologist, hospital employee, licensed nurse, ambulatory health facility employee, home health agency employee, adult care facility employee, nursing home employee, residential care facility employee, home for the aging employee, senior service provider, peace officer, coroner, clergyman, community mental health facility employee, and a person engaged in social work or counseling. WHAT IS THE STANDARD OF KNOWLEDGE? Reasonable cause to believe that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, or is in a condition which is the result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. https://www.rainn.org/pdf-files-and-other-documents/Public-Policy/Legal-resources/2009-Mandatory-Report/Ohio09E.pdf Dr. Flege helped so many and enjoyed doing so. Please fulfill your legal obligation to help him. Don't just turn away. Note: HIPAA does not absolve you of your responsibility. No animal deserves the abuse this man has suffered over the last two years. He has been abandoned, cut off from immediate family, trusted advisors, and life long friends. He is drugged and living in a small cage with a handler. He has family and friends ready and willing to help him.