Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting
Sets out how staff recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect, whether the child is a patient or another child in a patient’s home. Under Michigan’s Child Protection Law, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists and assistants, occupational therapists, social workers and other listed professionals must make an immediate report to MDHHS Centralized Intake by telephone or through the online reporting system, and file a written report (form DHS-3200) within 72 hours after a telephone report (MCL 722.623). Staff not listed in the statute, including home health aides, must report to the Agency at once and may report directly. The policy covers report content, notifying the person in charge, confidentiality and immunity, penalties, and documentation.
- Policy number
- MI-HH-SG-02
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- MCL 722.623
- Library
- Michigan home health · 57 policies
- Category
- Safeguarding
- Sections
- 21
In short
- If you suspect a child is abused or neglected, report right away to MDHHS Centralized Intake at 855-444-3911 or online through MI Bridges.
- Nurses, therapists and social workers must report themselves. After a phone report, send the written report (DHS-3200) within 72 hours.
- Aides and office staff: tell the clinical manager at once. You may also call Centralized Intake yourself.
- Tell the Administrator that a report was made and give a copy of it.
- Call 911 first if a child is in immediate danger.
- You cannot be fired or punished for making a report in good faith.
What's inside
21 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (MCL 722.623)
- 5. Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect
- 6. How Mandated Reporters Report
- 6.1 What the Report Contains
- 6.2 When the Person Suspected Is Not a Parent or Caregiver
- 7. Staff Who Are Not Listed as Mandated Reporters
- 8. Michigan Medicaid Patients
- 9. Confidentiality, Immunity and Protection From Penalty
- 10. Failure to Report and False Reports
- 11. Follow-Up
- 12. Responsibilities
- 13. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 14. Staff Training
- 15. References
- 16. Related Policies and Forms
- 17. Approval
- 18. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Which of your staff are mandated reporters of child abuse under Michigan law, and what must they do after calling Centralized Intake?
- What does a home health aide do if she sees signs of neglect of a child in a patient’s home?
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