Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15630(a), psychiatric technicians are mandated to report any known or suspected instance of dependent adult physical abuse to an adult protective agency. Failure to make a dependent adult physical abuse report as required shall constitute unprofessional conduct within the meaning of Business and Professions Code Section 4521(a).
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2577.4
Note: Authority cited: Section 4504, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4521(a), Business and Professions Code; and Section 15630(a), Welfare and Institutions Code.