Elder Maltreatment Reporting

If your patient screens positive for elder maltreatment, please review the following information for appropriate reporting.

  1. For patients receiving services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), click here.
  2. For patients living in healthcare facilities, click here
  3. For patients that do not qualify as DDA or nursing home residents:
    For concerns regarding abuse, neglect or maltreatment of an individual living independently or with family please call Maryland Adult Protective Services. Contacts for local offices be found at http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices or you may call the statewide abuse number to report at 1-800-332-6347. This number can also be used if there is uncertainly in living situations.