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SCAN

Screening for Child Abuse & Neglect (SCAN)

SCAN is an interdisciplinary team that meets weekly in-house for case review. The SCAN team consists of: Physicians Nurses Social Workers Representatives from the State's Attorney's Office Police Department Officials Sheriff's Department Officials

Child Protection Services Personnel Any healthcare professionals may make a referral to the SCAN team. Cases are presented and reviewed at weekly SCAN meetings. If a case is urgent or if a child is in imminent danger, the case can be reviewed immediately. The SCAN team contacts Child Protective Services and/or law enforcement and provides them with a comprehensive evaluation. 92 SCAN cases were evaluated in 2000. Examples of SCAN referrals may include: # Fractures in Children Under One Year of Age Excessive Bleeding in a Child with no Clear History Skull Fractures in Children Under Two Years of Age Burns on Children Not Yet Walking Cigarette or Immersion Burns on Children of Any Age Extensive Bruising Sexual Assault to any Child Under the Age of 18 (Including STDs or any disclosure from a Child Under 18) Repeated Poisonings Requiring Treatment Repeated Serious Injuries Requiring Treatment Failure to Thrive that is not Due to Organic Reasons Multiple Traumas Any Concern or Question about How or When to Report to Child Protective Services Outside Agencies or Jurisdictions Requesting Consultation