Laws, Rules, and Publications

Laws

• OIG's Enabling Legislation 
• Other statutes  (see also DHS Legislation website)

Administrative Rules

• Rule 50 (Title 59, Part 50): Investigations of Allegations of Alleged Abuse or Neglect and Deaths in State-Operated and Community Agency Facilities
• PART 115 STANDARDS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS

• PART 116 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS
• PART 119 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Please Note: Rule 50 has been revised. Please note the changes to the definitions of Sexual Abuse.

OIG Publications

General Information

• Handbook on Reporting Abuse/Neglect of Adults with Disabilities
• Abuse/Neglect Reporting Poster (Rule 50)
• OIG Brochure