1.2 Vulnerable Adults
According to most general definitions, a vulnerable adult is any person of or over the age of 18 who is elderly, frail, has a physical or learning disability, has a drug or alcohol addiction, has a chronic illness, is a caretaker, has mental needs or disabilities such as dementia or schizophrenia, or cannot make their own decisions.
Specifically, under the Minnesota Statutes, a vulnerable adult is any person currently 18 years of age or older meeting the following requirements:
- They are a resident or inpatient of a facility.
- They receive services at or from a facility required to be licensed to serve adults.
- They accept services from a licensed home care provider or a person/ organization that exclusively provides, arranges, or offers personal care services.