NAC432B.360. Investigation of report of abuse or neglect.

An agency which provides child welfare services shall:

     1. Unless contraindicated, advise the director, operator or administrator of a residential institution that a report has been received regarding the abuse or neglect of a child in the institution’s care and that an investigation will be conducted.

     2. Ensure the safety of the alleged victim and of any other child who may be threatened with harm.

     3. Determine if the report initially appears valid or is an operational or regulatory issue.

     4. Determine if a team needs to be mobilized pursuant to NRS 432B.350.

     5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, notify the agency, court, parent or other person legally responsible for a child involved in the complaint or investigation if the report appears to be valid. If a team is organized pursuant to NRS 432B.350, the team has the responsibility for seeing that the agency, court or person legally responsible for the child involved in the report is notified that an investigation is to be conducted. If the child is a ward of an agency or court, that agency or court is responsible for notifying the child’s parents or other appropriate persons.

     6. Refer areas of concern that do not involve the abuse or neglect of a child to the licensing or regulatory agency.

     [Welfare Div., Standards for Child Protective Services part Art. IX-D, eff. 9-11-87; A 10-7-88]