Substantiated Abuse definition

Substantiated Abuse means that, weighing the facts and circumstances, a reasonable person has concluded by a preponderance of evidence that the identified individual has committed adult abuse for the purpose of placement on the Adult Abuse Registry.
Substantiated Abuse means that, weighing the facts and circumstances, a reasonable person has concluded that more likely than not the identified individual has committed adult abuse.

Related to Substantiated Abuse

  • Substantiated report means a report of sexual conduct that TSPC or ODE determines is founded.

  • Substantiated means an abuse investigation has been completed by the Department or the Department's designee and the preponderance of the evidence establishes the abuse occurred.

  • Verbal abuse means, but is not limited to, the use of derogatory terms or names, undue voice volume and rude comments, orders or responses to residents.

  • Practice of behavior analysis means the design, implementation, and evaluation of environmental

  • Mental abuse means any willful action or inaction of mental or verbal abuse. Mental abuse includes, but is not limited to, coercion, harassment, inappropriately isolating a vulnerable adult from family, friends, or regular activity, and verbal assault that includes ridiculing, intimidating, yelling, or swearing.