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

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. 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 and/or 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. ‌ 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.