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

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.