in paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9),
(10), (11), (12), (13) and (14).
"Health care provider." A licensed hospital or health care
facility or person who is licensed, certified or otherwise
regulated to provide health care services under the laws of this
Commonwealth, including a physician, podiatrist, optometrist,
psychologist, physical therapist, certified nurse practitioner,
registered nurse, nurse midwife, physician's assistant,
chiropractor, dentist, pharmacist or an individual accredited or
certified to provide behavioral health services.
"Intimidation." An act or omission by a person toward
another person that obstructs, impedes, impairs, prevents or
interferes with the administration of this chapter or any other
law intended to protect older adults from mistreatment.
"Law enforcement official." Any of the following:
(1) A police officer of a municipality.
(2) A peace officer, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 501
(relating to definitions).
(3) A district attorney.
(4) A Pennsylvania State Police officer.
(5) The Attorney General.
(6) An agent of the Department of Justice and other
Federal law enforcement agencies, who possesses law
enforcement powers and duties.
(7) Law enforcement authorities in other states.
"Mandatory reporter." Any of the following:
(1) Administrators and employees of a facility.
(2) Health care providers.
(3) A law enforcement official.
"Neglect." The failure to provide for oneself or the failure
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