(a)

1. (1) Division of State Services for the Blind staff will keep current in their knowledge of state and federal laws that affect consumers.
2. (2) Division staff must comply with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including state purchasing requirements.

(b)

1. (1) Division staff who have reasonable cause to believe a child, elderly person, or person with a disability is being abused, neglected, or exploited are mandatory reporters and shall report the information.
2. (2) For individuals in a facility, the incident is to be reported to the authority having responsibility for the facility.

3. (3)

   1. (A) For other situations, the local office of Adult Protective Services (State Abuse Hotline 1-800-482-8049) will be notified if the individual is an adult.
   2. (B) If the individual is a child, then Child Protective Services (Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-482-5964) will be notified.