Components of a Physical or Sexual Abuse Evaluation

Important exam elements that should be included as part of a complete assessment.

Physical Abuse Screening and Treatment Guideline 

What is the appropriate work up for physical abuse based on child’s age and presenting symptoms?

Best Practice Standards:

Medical Providers

A guide for how to complete an evaluation, including standards for history taking, physical exam and testing.

Community       (Non-Occupational) Blood or Bodily Fluid Exposure Pathway

Clinical care recommendations designed to help medical providers identify, screen, and treat children at-risk of transmission of infectious agents from blood or bodily fluid sexual exposures.

A Quick Guide to Completing and Submitting a CARE Network Medical  Evaluation

Need a quick primer on how to  submit your evaluation data?

CARE Network Evaluation Participation Form 

Participation form must be completed by parent/guardian/legal custodian in order to be eligible for reimbursement and qualify as a CARE Network evaluation.

CARE Network Referral Form

A suggested template for communication between DHS and CARE Network Provider

A Flyer for Families: A Care Network Evaluation

Flyer that provides information on a CARE Network evaluation, what families can expect, how to talk to children, etc. Download in English and Spanish

DOWNLOAD ENGLISH HERE

DOWNLOAD SPANISH HERE

CARE Process Model

Trauma and behavioral health screening tool.

Best Practice Standards:  Behavioral Health Component of Medical Evaluation

A guide for designated medical providers for how to screen for trauma and other behavioral health issues as part of your complete evaluation.

Behavioral Health Partners

Access a list of different types of behavioral health providers

Submitting Your First Medical Evaluation

Step-by-step instructions and video tutorial for submitting your first CARE Network medical evaluation for review.

Submitting Subsequent Medical Evaluations 

Step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for submitting subsequent CARE Network medical evaluations for review.

Need Help?

Reach out to a CARE Network team member at  carenetwork@ucdenver.edu for assistance in submitting medical evaluations for review.