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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Published online: January 20, 2023
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