Mandatory-reporting requirements exist across the United States, but the specific legal duties placed on caregivers vary by jurisdiction, role, population served, and care setting. States may differ in who must report, who is protected, what conduct is reportable, what reporting threshold applies, which authority receives the report, and how quickly a report must be made.
This national foundation course helps caregivers recognize common signs of adult maltreatment, understand the general role of mandatory reporters, document concerns objectively, and recognize when state-specific requirements must guide their actions. Learners should complete the applicable state-specific supplement and follow current employer policies.
