Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect a. Upon notification by the County Children and Youth Agency system, the PH-MCO must ensure that HealthChoices Members under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse and/or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, must receive such services. These services must be performed by trained examiners in a timely manner according to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. 6301 et seq. and Department regulations.
b. The PH-MCO must ensure that ER staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for the county. This requirement must be included in all applicable Provider Agreements.
c. Should a PCP determine that a mental health assessment is needed, the PCP must inform the Recipient or the County Children and Youth Agency representative how to access these mental health services and coordinate access to these services, when necessary.
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect a. Upon notification by the County Children and Youth Agency system, the PH-MCO must provide Members under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services. These services must be performed by trained examiners in a timely manner according to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. §§6301 et seq. and Department regulations.
b. The PH-MCO must ensure that emergency department staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for Members under the care of the county Children and Youth Agency consistent with their obligations mandated in 18 Pa.C.S.A. §5106 and all other applicable statutes. This includes reporting to Adult Protective Services any suspected abuse or neglect of Members over the age of 18. These requirements must be included in all applicable Provider Agreements.
c. Should a PCP determine that a mental health assessment is needed, the PCP must inform the Member or the County Children and Youth Agency representative how to access these mental health services and coordinate access to these services, when necessary.
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect a. The CHC-MCO must provide Participants under evaluation as possible victims of abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services.
b. The CHC-MCO must inform Network Providers they are mandatory reporters and must require all Network Providers to know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect. This requirement must be included in all applicable Provider Agreements. The CHC-MCO must have a sufficient number of Network Providers qualified to conduct the specialty evaluations necessary for investigating alleged physical and sexual abuse.
c. Should a Network PCP determine that a mental health assessment is needed, the PCP must inform the Participant or the APS or OAPS representative on how to access mental health services and coordinate access to these services, when necessary.
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect. Upon notification by the County Children and Youth Agency system, Provider must provide Covered Persons under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services. These services must be performed by trained examiners in a timely manner according to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. §§6301 et seq. and Department regulations. Provider must ensure that emergency department staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for Covered Services under the care of the county Children and Youth Agency. This includes abuse or neglect of member over the age of 21 and reporting to Adult Protective Services.
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect.
a. Upon notification by the County Children and Youth Agency system, the PH-MCO must provide Members under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services. These services must be performed by trained examiners in a timely manner according to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S. §§6301 et seq. and Department regulations.
b. The PH-MCO must ensure that emergency department staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for Members under the care of the county Children and Youth Agency. This includes reporting to Adult Protective Services any suspected abuse or neglect of Members over the age of
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect.
1. Upon notification by the County Children and Youth Agency system, the CHIP-MCO must provide Enrollees under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services. These services must be performed by trained examiners in a timely manner according to the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa.
Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect.
a. The CHC-MCO must provide Participants under evaluation as possible victims of abuse or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, with such services.
b. The CHC-MCO must require all Providers to know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to the requirements for performing physical examination of Participants. This requirement must be included in all applicable Provider Agreements.
c. Should a PCP determine that a mental health assessment is needed, the PCP must inform the Participant or the APS or OAPS representative how to access mental health services and coordinate access to these services, when necessary.
