Common use of Examinations to Determine Abuse or Neglect Clause in Contracts

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 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 ensure that HealthChoices provide Members under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse and/or or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, must receive 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 ER emergency department staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for Members under the countycare of the county Children and Youth Agency. 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 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. Upon notification The Contractor must ensure that Members who are MA Consumers under evaluation for suspected child abuse or neglect 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 shall 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. C.S.A. 6301 et seq. and Department regulations. b. The PH-MCO must Contractor is responsible to 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 the PCP determine that a mental health assessment is needed, the PCP s/he must inform the Recipient MA consumer 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 ensure that HealthChoices provide Members under evaluation as possible victims of child abuse and/or or neglect and who present for physical examinations for determination of abuse or neglect, must receive 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 ER emergency department staff and physicians know the procedures for reporting suspected abuse and neglect in addition to performing exams for Members under the countycare of the county Children and Youth Agency. 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 Member or the County Children and Youth Agency representative how to access these mental health services and coordinate access to these services, when necessary.