What form must medical professionals complete when reporting suspected child abuse?

• A. Governor's Office of Emergency Services Form OES 900
• B. Child Protective Services Form CPS 101
• C. State Health Department Form SHD 200
• D. Local School District Form SD-50

Answer: (A)

When a medical professional suspects child abuse, the process centers on using the official state reporting channel to ensure the concern is documented and investigated promptly. The form from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES 900) is the standardized document used for these reports. It is designed to capture all required information in a consistent format and channel the report to the appropriate state and local authorities so the protective services process can begin without delay.

Other forms, such as the CPS form, a State Health Department form, or a local school district form, are not the standardized statewide reporting document used for mandated reports. They may be used for internal records or specific agency purposes, but they do not fulfill the official reporting requirement in the same way, which is why they’re not the correct choice.