This program is required every 5 years for all mandatory reporters of child and/or dependent adult abuse.
All Mercy staff are required to complete the Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse course will need to access this education on HealthStream.
To access, click on the Healthstream icon (located on the Novell screen). The “My Account” tab appears and any assignments for that employee will be listed. Assignments will be made on an ongoing basis, thus it will be very important for staff to routinely check their assignment screen.
Read the “Frequently Asked Questions” section before registering.
This 2 hour program provides health care personnel who are mandatory reporters for dependent adult and/or child abuse with information on the following content areas: Iowa law, probable reasons, recognition, and reporting process.
According to the code of Iowa, any person who believes that a child or dependent adult has suffered abuse may report the suspected abuse to the Department of Human Services. But the nature of certain people’s jobs requires them by law to report suspected abuse. These are mandatory reporters.
This course fulfills the first requirement for mandatory reporters — obtaining two hours of training relating to the identification and reporting of child and/or dependent adult abuse within six months of initial employment or self-employment. Thereafter, you must complete at least two hours of additional child and/or dependent adult abuse training every five years.
The Regional Health Education Center received approval from the Iowa Department of Public Health Mandatory Abuse Reporting Review Committee in March 2002, 2005, and 2008 (Combined Course); March, 2002 (Dependent Adult Abuse Course); November, 2009 (Child Abuse Course). This program meets the criteria established by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
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Other healthcare personnel will receive a certificate reflecting 2.0 contact hours for successfully completing this course.
The Regional Health Education Center is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) will receive 2 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material. |
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For Combined Course Only:This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). The Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
Fee: $30.00. Refunds for distance learning programs must be requested prior to receipt or access of the program.
Linda Webner, RN, Paramedic Specialist, BSHCA, MS