The term used for an identified staff person within a Designated Agency who has responsibility to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect and self-neglect of vulnerable adults.
In most Health Authority Designated Agencies, the Designated Responders will be one of these professionals:
- Social Workers
- Mental Health Clinicians
- Home and Community Care Case Managers
- Residential Care Facility Liaisons
Check with your Health Authority for a list of the positions or staff who has responsibilities as a Designated Responder.