14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-III-19.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 933-III-19.0 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements

19.1 A licensee shall develop, adopt, follow, and maintain on file written policies and procedures for handling an incident of suspected child abuse or neglect that occurs while a child is in or out of the center's care to comply with applicable laws.

19.2 Allegations of Abuse or Neglect against a Staff Member

19.2.1 The licensee shall ensure children are not abused or neglected.

19.2.2 The licensee shall eliminate the factors or circumstances that may result in a continuing risk of abuse or neglect to children if the abuse or neglect occurred at the center by a staff member.

19.2.3 The licensee shall ensure the 24-Hour Child Abuse Report Line (currently listed as 1-800-292-9582) is immediately notified when suspected child abuse or neglect occurs at the center.

19.2.4 A staff member alleged to have abused or neglected a child in care may not have direct contact with any child until the completion of the incident's investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit. However, at the licensee's discretion, the staff member may be reassigned to other duties that do not involve contact with children.

19.2.5 If the licensee is alleged to have abused or neglected a child, the licensee may not be present in the center when children are present until the completion of the Institutional Abuse Unit's investigation.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 933-III-19.0

25 DE Reg. 1115 (6/1/2022) (Final)