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Eaves T, Roney L, Neitlich J, Knapik K, Lapointe K. A-TEAM: An Interprofessional Approach to Mandated Reporting in the Hospital Setting. J Pediatr Health Care 2023; 37:e1-e5. [PMID: 36682970 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2022.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
Abstract
Reporting suspected child maltreatment in pediatric settings presents unique challenges. Variation in mandated reporter training may lead to discomfort and emotional dysregulation. Failure to collaborate inter-professionally potentially results in suboptimal care for vulnerable children and families. A-TEAM promotes awareness, transparency, empathy, a nonjudgmental strategy, and management by an interprofessional team when referring patients for child protective services evaluation. A faculty trained in pediatric trauma nursing led the development of A-TEAM. Integrating nursing and social work expertise protects the integrity of family-centered patient care. The A-TEAM approach may be a valuable contribution to the continuing education of pediatric health care professionals.
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Affiliation(s)
- Tanika Eaves
- Tanika Eaves, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Linda Roney, Associate Professor of Nursing, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Joshua Neitlich, Director of Field Education, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Katherine Knapik, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Kayla Lapointe, MSW Candidate, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT..
| | - Linda Roney
- Tanika Eaves, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Linda Roney, Associate Professor of Nursing, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Joshua Neitlich, Director of Field Education, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Katherine Knapik, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Kayla Lapointe, MSW Candidate, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
| | - Joshua Neitlich
- Tanika Eaves, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Linda Roney, Associate Professor of Nursing, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Joshua Neitlich, Director of Field Education, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Katherine Knapik, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Kayla Lapointe, MSW Candidate, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
| | - Katherine Knapik
- Tanika Eaves, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Linda Roney, Associate Professor of Nursing, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Joshua Neitlich, Director of Field Education, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Katherine Knapik, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Kayla Lapointe, MSW Candidate, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
| | - Kayla Lapointe
- Tanika Eaves, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Linda Roney, Associate Professor of Nursing, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Joshua Neitlich, Director of Field Education, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Katherine Knapik, Labor and Delivery Nurse, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.; Kayla Lapointe, MSW Candidate, Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
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