Social Workers play a key role in managing these critical issues that affect every employee on a personal and professional level. These issues cross all ages, racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds. These are complex problems which are addressed by an interdisciplinary hospital team as well as community agencies such as the police, the courts, and social service organizations. It is important that each employee understand their role and responsibility in addressing these issues. If it is after hours or a weekend, you can page the on-call social worker.
Every employee has a responsibility to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
These employees are called mandated reporters. If you are not a mandated reporter, you should speak to the social worker assigned to your area or your supervisor about your concerns. The hospital has a designated Child Protection Coordinator, whom you may contact through the social work office at ext. The child protection manual is available in every patient care area and is widely distributed throughout the hospital. All other hospital employees should contact the social worker in their assigned area or call the main social work office at ext.