If a mandated reporter makes a phone report, which action must follow?

• A. No further action needed; it's enough.
• B. A full report must be mailed within 24 hours.
• C. The report must be submitted online within 48 hours.
• D. The written report must be mailed to the same department within 36 hours.

Answer: (D)

After making a phone report, your next step is to provide a written record to the same department. This written report formalizes the information you shared, notes important details, and creates an official document that investigators can review and link to the initial call. The policy requires that the written report be mailed to the same department within 36 hours, ensuring timely, proper routing and accountability. While some systems allow online submission within 48 hours, the specific requirement here is mailing the written report within the 36-hour window.