fiscal years 2011 through 2013‚ a steady increase that is attributed to changes in legislature that expands the definitions of abuse and neglect. The expansive definition of abuse or neglect increases awareness levels to the susceptibility of abuse and how it may manifest itself in behavioral
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PEARSON (pages 169-171) Mandatory reporting refers to a legal requirement to report an act‚ event‚ or situation that is designated by state or local law as a reportable event all states mandate the reporting of certain vital statistics such as births and deaths many states require reporting of abortions and neonatal deaths federal and states laws mandate the reporting of communicable disease‚ including venereal diseases http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_023186
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United States of America all fifty states have statutes making it mandatory for professionals to report suspected or known child abuse (Hepworth‚ Rooney‚ Rooney‚ & Strom-Gottfried‚ 2017‚ p. 76). Mandatory Reporting laws require social workers and other professionals such as physicians‚ nurses and school personnel to report suspected abuse of a child or an elderly individual. These two populations are considered at risk for potential abuse. The Arizona Mandatory Reporting Training states‚ “any person
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The mandatory reporting law is a great law that is in need of major revisions. The role of the doctor has been clear and distinct in my life. I have always looked at my doctor as a person who assists me with health issues. But somewhere down the line‚ the role of the doctor has changed. Doctors are taking on the decision making of the patient. In a recent bill that was passed‚ practitioners are required to report any physical injury that is due to firearm‚ assault‚ or abusive conduct. This
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Locate the mandatory reporting laws for your state‚ locate your workplace policy & procedure for mandatory reporting. Discuss the following scenarios: 1) A colleague striking a patient In Massachusetts‚ as a nurse‚ I am mandated to report any type or forms of abuse to the Board‚ in addition to my supervisor. According to M.G.L c. 111 S 172‚ if I suspect patient abuse‚ neglect‚ mistreatment or misappropriation of a patient‚ I am mandated to report the situation (www.mass.gov). If such an event like
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Many professionals‚ from those in medical to social services‚ are subject to mandatory reporting policies. Though justified in intent‚ the personal experiences of some clients and professionals cast light on the potentially negative consequences of the implementation of these policies. Some researchers challenge the supposed merit of these policies as well. Clients who are vulnerable to abuse and neglect‚ including children‚ adolescents‚ adults in volatile intimate relationships‚ and the elderly
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as the world’s most spoken language? Especially in the United States‚ Hispanics are becoming more and more plentiful. Through time‚ immigrants from Latin America have introduced to and shared their culture with Americans. They have changed the country and have helped shape it‚ and are continuing to do so today. The United States is a land of diversity and sharing‚ and Hispanic culture is a real part of it. Spanish should be a mandatory language class in the U.S. because of the growth of the language
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rapidly shifting environment‚ companies introduce process changes frequently within their organization to improve performance‚ and outdo their competition. In this memo‚ the pros and cons of frequent organizational changes are first investigated. By going through the effectiveness of adopting specific activities and leadership style in communicating changes‚ we seek to understand employees’ reaction to frequent process changes‚ and how it affects their work performance and attitude towards the organization
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Mkhize Course: Reporting on Children in the Media Final Assignment Due Date: Monday‚ 26 September 2011 Word Count: 5‚ 707 Question 2: The essay will compare and contrast the the Star‚ Sowetan‚ and the Times coverage of the Jules ‘rape’ case over a three week period by analysing: 1) the ethical issues raised 2) the legal issues raised by coverage 3) issues of child participation and children’s voices among other issues. Abstract The way in which the media frames or represent
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offered advice to our young government. He also predicted what would most likely happen to the United States. In his address‚ Washington told the United States government to not form political parties. Washington predicted that they might distract the public councils and weaken public administration. Republican and Democratic parties have and have not helped government issues that affect the United States today. One big issue political parties have and have not helped with is healthcare. President Obama
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