Active neglect definition
Active neglect means willful failure by the caregiver to fulfill the care-taking functions and responsibilities assumed by the caregiver, including but not limited to, abandonment, willful deprivation of food, water, heat, clean clothing and bedding, eyeglasses or dentures, or health related services.
Active neglect means the willful failure by the caregiver to fulfill his or her caretaking obligation or duty. Active neglect includes, but is not limited to, acts of deliberate abandonment or denial of food or health-related services or transportation.