10-148-33 Me. Code R. § 11

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024
Section 148-33-11 - REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT
A.Requirement to report child abuse or neglect. Every Provider or Staff Member must immediately contact the Department of Health and Human Service's Child Protective Intake hotline (800-452-1999) when they suspect Child Abuse or Neglect.
B.Provider requirement to inform. The Provider must inform all Staff Members during orientation of their status as Mandated Reporters and their responsibility to report to the Department of Health and Human Services whenever there is reasonable cause to suspect Abuse or Neglect of a Child, and comply with ongoing Mandated Reporter training for all Staff Members as provided in Section 8 of this Rule.
C.Written instruction provided. Staff members must receive written instructions regarding Child Abuse or Neglect reporting that contains a summary of the State of Maine Child abuse reporting statute and a statement that they will not be discharged or disciplined solely because they have made a Child Abuse or Neglect report.
D.Hotline number posted. The Provider must ensure that the telephone number of the Department's Child Protective Intake hotline is posted in a readily accessible central location on the Premises.

10-148 C.M.R. ch. 33, § 11