PM 01-05-04-b: Reporting Abuse and Neglect of Disabled Adults

WAG 01-05-04-b

Report incidents of suspected abuse or neglect of disabled adults to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) 24-hour Hotline at 1-800-368-1463. When calling the OIG Hotline, be prepared to give as much of the following information as possible:

• Name of the alleged victim;
• Address and phone number of alleged victim and/or address and phone number of mental health or developmental program providing services to the alleged victim;
• Nature of suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation;
• Time, date and location of specific incidents;
• Relevant information about alleged perpetrators, such as name, description, relationship to victim, employer, address, phone number;
• Reporter's name, address, and phone number;
• Any other helpful information, including the names of witnesses and how to contact them.