National Standards of Accreditation for Children's Advocacy Centers-NCA Accreditation Standard recording

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The webinar discussed the 2023 National Standards of Accreditation for Children's Advocacy Centers, which are aimed at ensuring appropriate medical evaluations and treatment for children who have experienced abuse. The presenters highlighted the importance of training requirements for medical professionals, expert review of findings, and the availability of medical evaluations regardless of ability to pay. They emphasized the need for written protocols and guidelines and ongoing education and quality improvement in the field. The webinar also discussed the new optional Physical Abuse Standard developed by the National Children's Alliance for Child Advocacy Centers, which includes requirements for specialized care, training for healthcare providers, collaboration with the CAC team, timely sharing of medical findings, and documentation in a HIPAA-compliant manner. The standard also addresses the need for written protocols, education for team members and caregivers, and good communication and collaboration with partner agencies. The webinar provided valuable information for professionals in the field of child advocacy and emphasized the importance of comprehensive and coordinated medical evaluations, particularly in cases of physical abuse.

Keywords

2023 National Standards of Accreditation

Children's Advocacy Centers

medical evaluations

abuse

training requirements

written protocols

ongoing education

Physical Abuse Standard

specialized care

collaboration

medical findings

HIPAA-compliant