Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Tells every staff member and volunteer how to recognize child abuse and neglect and how to make the immediate report Ohio law requires, under ORC 2151.421, to the public children services agency or a peace officer in the county where the child lives or where the abuse or neglect happened, for pediatric patients, for children living in or visiting patients' homes, and for people under 21 with a developmental disability or physical impairment.
About this policy
- Policy number
- OH-HSP-ANE-03
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- ORC 2151.421
- Library
- Ohio hospice · 60 policies
- Category
- Safeguarding
- Sections
- 18
In short
- If you suspect a child is abused or neglected, report it immediately to children services or a peace officer in the county.
- You can call 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453) at any time.
- This covers children under 18 and people under 21 with a developmental disability or physical impairment.
- If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
- Tell the Administrator too, and write down only the facts.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (ORC 2151.421)
- 5. Signs to Watch For
- 6. How to Report
- 6.1 When more than one clinician suspects
- 7. What the Administrator Does
- 8. Protection for People Who Report and the Duty to Report
- 9. Supporting Families
- 10. Responsibilities
- 11. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 12. Staff Training
- 13. References
- 14. Related Policies and Forms
- 15. Approval
- 16. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Who in your agency must report suspected child abuse in Ohio, and to whom?
- A nurse sees bruises on the patient's grandchild during a visit. What does she do?
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