2005 Vermont Code - § 4918. — Multi-disciplinary teams; functions; guidelines

§ 4918. Multi-disciplinary teams; functions; guidelines

(a) Multi-disciplinary teams shall assist local district offices of the department of social and rehabilitation services in identifying and treating child abuse and neglect cases. With respect to any case referred to it, the team shall assist the district office by providing

(1) case diagnosis or identification,

(2) a comprehensive treatment plan,

(3) coordination of services pursuant to the treatment plan.

(b) Multi-disciplinary teams may also provide public informational and educational services to the community about identification, treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. It shall also foster communication and cooperation among professionals and organizations in its community, and provide such recommendations or changes in service delivery as it deems necessary. (Added 1981, No. 207 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 25, 1982.)