Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-112.10 - Mandatory reporting of child abuse and training

(1) Mandatory reporters. All defined in Iowa Code section 232.69 who, in the scope of professional practice or in their employment responsibilities, examine, attend, counsel, or treat a child and reasonably believe a child has suffered abuse shall make a report in accordance with Iowa Code section 232.69 whenever the provider reasonably believes a child for whom the provider is providing foster care has suffered abuse.

(2) Required training. Mandatory reporters shall receive training relating to the identification and reporting of child abuse as required by Iowa Code section 232.69.

(3) Training documentation. Each licensee shall develop and maintain a written record for each mandatory reporter in order to document the content and amount of training.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 232.69.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-112.10

ARC 8010B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09 Amended by IAB July 5, 2017/Volume XL, Number 01, effective 9/1/2017 Amended by IAB December 4, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 12, effective 1/8/2020