441—176.4 (235B) Reporters. The central registry and county office shall accept reports from mandatory reporters or any other person who believes dependent adult abuse has occurred.
	 176.4(1) Mandatory reporters shall:
	  a.   	 Report suspected abuse of a dependent adult within 24 hours of becoming aware of an abusive incident.
	  b.   	 Make a written report within 48 hours after an oral report.
	 176.4(2) The reporter may use the department’s Form 470-2441, Suspected Dependent Adult Abuse Report, or may use a form developed by the reporter that meets the requirements of Iowa Code section 235B.3.