What additional report must school nurses and doctors complete when reporting suspected child abuse?

• A. A Medical Report: Suspected Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Examination, Cal-EMA 2-900.
• B. The Police Incident Report.
• C. A Confidential Health Certificate.
• D. The Attendance Log.

Answer: (A)

When a school nurse or physician suspects child abuse, their report must be supported by formal medical documentation to capture the clinical findings in a standardized way. The required form is the Medical Report: Suspected Child Physical Abuse and Neglect Examination, Cal-EMA 2-900. This document accompanies the oral report to Child Protective Services and provides CPS with detailed medical evidence to help assess risk and plan protection.

The Police Incident Report is not the standard accompanying document for this process, and a Confidential Health Certificate or the Attendance Log are not part of the mandated reporting procedure.