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§ 4918. Multidisciplinary teams; functions; guidelines
(a) Multidisciplinary teams shall assist local district offices of the department in identifying and treating child abuse or neglect cases. With respect to any case referred to it, the team may assist the district office by providing:
(1) case diagnosis or identification;
(2) a comprehensive treatment plan; and
(3) coordination of services pursuant to the treatment plan.
(b) Multidisciplinary 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; amended 2007, No. 168 (Adj. Sess.), § 14.)
