Mandatory Reporting

Question 1

Mandatory reporting should be discussed at staff meetings and should include

Answer 1

Discussion of signs of abuse, training of new employees, discussion of concerns

Question 2

All offices must have all employees sign the form acknowledging requirement for reporting

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What mustn’t you report

Answer 3

Evidence we are not investigators

Question 4

Unless the matter goes to court the report you make is

Answer 4

Confidential

Question 5

Mandatory reporters are immune from civil or criminal

Answer 5

Liability immune from lawsuit

Question 6

Upon suspicion of abuse you need to

Answer 6

Immediately call CPS or 911, file a written report within 36 hours

Question 7

What are penalties for not reporting suspected abuse

Answer 7

Up to $1000 fee, Jail term up to six months

Question 8

Abuse or neglect resulting in death or great bodily injury if not reported may include

Answer 8

Up to $5000 fee, jail term up to one year or both