Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7435

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-5-7435 - Investigations of Child Maltreatment

A. A licensee shall have written procedures for handling alleged and suspected incidents of child maltreatment, including at least the following provisions:

1. Reporting suspected incidents of maltreatment to law enforcement or Child Protective Services as required by A.R.S. § 13-3620;

2. Notifying the Licensing Authority, and notifying the child's placing agency or person if so requested;

3. Taking precautions to prevent further risk to the child who allegedly suffered the maltreatment and potential risk to other children in care;

4. Evaluating the retention of any staff who commit or allow child maltreatment; and

5. If the licensee internally investigates incidents, conducting the internal investigation.

B. A licensee shall require all staff to read and sign a statement describing the duty to report child maltreatment as prescribed in A.R.S. § 13-3620.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7435

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).