The Child in Room 314: Interdisciplinary Approach to Mandated Reporting
Five year old Maya is admitted with a spiral fracture of her left arm. The need for mandated reporting emerges, but how can nurses and other health care team members manage this issue with more confidence and less stress? Learn about this topic in PNCB's newest continuing education module, The Child in Room 314: Interdisciplinary Approach to Mandated Reporting.
Suspected child maltreatment needs interdisciplinary teamwork backed by collaboration and training. This module describes A-TEAM, one hospital’s approach that integrates nursing and social work expertise to sustain therapeutic relationships with the family and address staff discomfort while upholding optimal care for the child.
Special note: This CE module (accredited by NAPNAP) may not fulfill state requirements for training in recognizing and reporting child abuse. Check with the Board of Nursing for your state to obtain a current list of Board-approved providers.
After completing this CE module, you will be able to:
- identify professionals designated as mandated reporters
- recognize barriers to reporting suspected child maltreatment
- describe recommended guidelines for making referrals for Child Protective Services (CPS) evaluations
- discuss the advantages of an interdisciplinary approach to mandated reporting
Reference Information
This modules reference is one (1) online PDF article (included/provided) to support answering all 7 questions.
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