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All nursing home workers and most health professionals are required by law to report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults. Anyone can report suspected abuse. To report abuse:
• Look up "Common Entry Point" in the telephone directory for the county where the alleged abuse occurs, and call to make a report. For a complete list of Common Entry Point phone numbers go to www.mnaging.org/advisor/cepd.htm.
• Contact the Office of Health Facility Complaints at the Minnesota Department of Health: 651-201-4201 or go to www.health.state.mn.us and click on Facilities and Professions.
TO SEE INVESTIGATION REPORTS
Go to the Office of Health Facility Complaints website at tinyurl.com/6e2usu.
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