MO Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline Hours Changed
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he Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has revised the hours of operation for the Missouri Adult Abuse and
Neglect Hotline from 7am to 8pm, 365 days a year, effective September 1 (former hours of operation were 7am to midnight). This change will allow the Department to better serve those who need to report concerns of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable individuals 60 and older and people with disabilities between 18 and 59. During fiscal year 2020, DHSS received and investigated 40,714 community and facility reports of abuse, neglect, bullying and exploitation, involving seniors and adults with disabilities. That amounts to an average of over 111 reports every day. The number of cases continues to rise, but still vastly understates the extent of the problem, as experts believe that for every case of adult abuse or neglect reported, as many as 23 cases go unreported. In November 2019, DHSS implemented the Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline online reporting system allowing concerned citizens and mandated reporters to electronically submit reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in an efficient, secure, and confidential manner on a web-based platform. The online reporting portal is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and provides an alternative to call- ing the Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline both during and outside of normal business hours. If you suspect abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of the elderly or an adult with a disability, you may call the Adult Abuse and Neglect at 800-392-0210 or visit
health.mo.gov/abuse to make a report online.
MDIS Celebrates 30 Years
This November marks MDIS turning 30. Formed in 1991 at the MDA House of Delegates, MDIS is the wholly-owned insur- ance agency of MDA, created by members to be a service for dentists, their teams and families. To thank doctors for their con-
tinued support and purchase of MDIS products, MDA is marking this occasion by hosting a prize promotion. On December 1, MDIS will draw for three great gifts: two $250 gift cards and one YETI Hopper backpack cooler. Every active MDA member who also is an active MDIS client is automatically entered. If you’re not us- ing MDIS, visit
MDIS4DDS.com or call 573-636-8752 to inquire its array of products.
New ADA Guidance for Documenting Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations // Whether a vaccine is mandated by the state or an employer, there are obligations related to document- ing and protecting records of employee inoculations. In September, the ADA issues a new document with this guid- ance. Access it and other resources at
ada.org/virus.
MEMBERS New Members
The MDA welcomes these new/renewed members (to September 14):
CENTRAL David Dumbach, Rolla (UMKC 20) Bhavik Patel, Jefferson City (Univ of CO 20) Luca Trooien-Smith, Richland (UMKC 21)
GREATER KANSAS CITY Ramin Aris, Kansas City (UMKC 21) Alaina Calabrese, Kansas City (UMKC 21) Carlos Criss, Blue Springs (UMKC 21) Kyle Ford, Raytown (Univ of IA 18) Kayla Leach, Independence (ATSU-MOSDOH 20) Briana Menolascino, Lexington (UMKC 21) Jennifer Osei-Fosu, Kansas City (Meharry Med Coll 21) Gage Williams, Kansas City (UMKC 21)
GREATER ST LOUIS Shurouk Alkharabsheh, St. Louis (UMKC 21) Charles Bakula, St. Louis (UMKC 21) Carly Boudreaux, Washington (Midwestern Univ 19)
Morgan Burgard, St. Louis (UMKC 19) Carla Daugherty, Florissant (Meharry Med Coll 01) Felicia Desai, Washington (Midwestern Univ 21) Spencer Dykman, St. Louis (Creighton Univ 21) Simone Favor, St. Louis (Univ of CO 21) Curtis Gamache, Wentzville (LECOM Coll of Dent Med 21) William Haines, St. Louis (SIU 02) Raysham Hayat, Sullivan (Univ of MI 21) Ryan Hough, St. Louis (UMKC 21) Katherine Lefler, Fenton (Univ of Louisville 15) Larisa Macedo, Festus (ATSU-MOSDOH 21) Azaryas Mandefro, St. Louis (Univ of PA 09) Deverick Mayfield, St. Louis (SIU 21) Dan Miller, Chesterfield (UMKC 10) Stanley Ojukwu, St. Louis (Tufts Univ 19) Jan Olivier, St. Louis (Oregon Health Science Univ 86) Nick Ridenhour, Ellisville (IN Univ 21) Kori Rienbolt, St. Louis (UMKC 17) Katelyn Roland, St. Louis (Nova Southeastern Univ 21) Lindsay Grant Stawarski, Hillsboro (Creighton Univ 13) Nathan Wilcoxson, Sullivan (UMKC 21) Andrew Wolken, St. Louis (UMKC 08)
GREATER SPRINGFIELD Adam Bennett, Branson (Univ of TN 17) Justin Denney, Springfield (UNLV 21) Whitney Johnson, Lebanon (Univ of TN 21) Benjamin McGowan, Springfield (UMKC 21)
Virginia Perez Torrealba, Springfield (Howard Univ 21) Calen Rhodes, Springfield (Midwestern Univ 21) James Sweeney, West Plains (Creighton Univ 06)
NORTHEAST Thomas O’Loughlin, Moberly (Roseman Univ 19)
SOUTHEAST Jennifer Burzynski, Cape Girardeau (Univ of KY 14) Gabrielle Roberts, East Prairie (Univ of KY 21)
SOUTHWEST Kathryn Champion, Joplin (Nova Southeastern Univ 18) Christopher Marsh, Webb City (Midwestern Univ 21) Latasha Vick, Joplin (Meharry Med Coll 13)
Deceased Members
The MDA expresses its condolences for these deceased members (to September 14):
GREATER ST LOUIS Allen Sclaroff, Chesterfield (Temple Univ 72) died August 18, 2021.
GREATER SPRINGFIELD James Schatz, Springfield (Univ of Kansas City 60) died August 1, 2021.
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