ELIGIBLE PROVIDER TYPES

• Physician (MD, DO) trained in pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine and emergency medicine

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• Physician Assistant (PA) with specialty in pediatrics or family medicine working within their defined scope of practice under the supervision of a physician who may or may not be a CARE Network DP

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• Nurse Practitioner (NP) with specialty in pediatrics or family medicine working within their defined scope of practice under the supervision of a physician who may or may not be a CARE Network DP

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• Nurse (RN) practicing as Forensic Nurse Examiner or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

BACKGROUND CHECK

CARE Network providers must successfully complete a background screening.

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Screening processed by The Kempe Center through DORA confirming that a new provider's license is in good standing. 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

INITIAL TRAINING

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• Complete two-day, virtual, New Provider Training. Click HERE for additional information and registration.

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• Complete mandatory reporter training HERE.

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ONGOING TRAINING

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• Complete a minimum of 6 hours of continuing education per calendar year through designated web-based CARE NETWORK ECHO sessions.

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• Submit a minimum of 2 cases per calendar year for peer learning in ECHO sessions.

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• Attend the 1-day, virtual CARE Network provider annual meeting.

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For more information on CARE Network training opportunities, click HERE. 

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MENTORSHIP

CARE Network providers must actively participate in the case review / mentorship program:

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• Every medical evaluation must be submitted to the Kempe Center for tracking and quality assurance. Click HERE for more information on submitting evaluations.

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• Reimbursement is contingent on submissions. Click HERE for more information on billing and reimbursement.

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