Mandatory Reporting of Abuse. Provider shall report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults in accordance with TCA 71-6-103 and report suspected brutality, abuse, or neglect of children in accordance with TCA 37-1-403 and TCA 37-1-605.
Mandatory Reporting of Abuse a. Contractor shall immediately report any evidence of Child Abuse, neglect or threat of harm to DHS Child Protective Services or law enforcement officials in full accordance with the mandatory Child Abuse Reporting law (ORS 419B.005 to 419B.045). If law enforcement is notified, Contractor shall notify the referring caseworker within 24 hours. Contractor shall immediately contact the local DHS Child Protective Services office if questions arise whether an incident meets the definition of Child Abuse or neglect.
