39-1406. Same; persons authorized access to relevant records; authority to take actions to assist residents. Any person, department or agency authorized to carry out the duties enumerated in this act, including investigating law enforcement agencies and the long-term care ombudsman shall have access to all relevant records. The authority of the secretary for children and families, the secretary of health and environment, and the secretary for aging and disability services under this act shall include, but not be limited to, the right to initiate or otherwise take those actions necessary to assure the health, safety and welfare of any resident, subject to any specific requirement for individual consent of the resident.
History: L. 1980, ch. 124, § 6; L. 1990, ch. 153, § 6; L. 2003, ch. 91, § 7; L. 2003, ch. 149, § 29; L. 2014, ch. 115, § 161; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 - Mentally Ill, Incapacitated And Dependent Persons; Social Welfare
Article 14 - Reporting Abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation Of Certain Persons
39-1401 Abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents; definitions.
39-1405 Same; protective services; injunction.
39-1407 Consent of resident to protective services; court authorization.
39-1409 Same; assistance of appropriate public or private agencies, groups or individuals.
39-1430 Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of certain adults; definitions.
39-1436 Same; access to relevant records; confidentiality requirements.
39-1438 Same; when protective services accepted or declined.
39-1439 Same; district court appointment of attorney to represent involved adult, when.
39-1441 Same; authority of secretary for children and families; toll-free telephone number.
39-1442 Same; least restrictive actions to be taken.
39-1443 Same; investigation of reports; coordination and cooperation between agencies.