§ 13-2203
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§13–2203.
The Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) faculty shall:
(1)Assist local and regional jurisdictions to develop standards and protocols for the composition and operation of local or regional Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP);
(2)Provide training and consultation to local or regional Child Abuse Medical Providers (Maryland CHAMP) in the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect;
(3)Provide financial support to part–time local and regional expert clinic staff for the diagnosis and treatment of child abuse and neglect;
(4)Collaborate with local or regional child advocacy centers and forensic nurse examiner programs; and
(5)Help assure that medical professionals have access to information on how to cooperate with local departments of social services, child advocacy centers, and local law enforcement officers to:
(i)Protect children from trauma during the process of child abuse and neglect investigations and prosecution;
(ii)Minimize the number of times each child is interviewed and examined; and
(iii)Minimize the potential for influencing a child’s statement.