An investigation by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) found that a residential care facility resident in Rockland did not properly notify police or the state when a patient.Service providers should never attempt to undertake investigations without ensuring the availability of appropriately trained and experienced staff or funding to access external expertise. Undertaking an investigation is a complex process which can have significant consequences if mishandled.
The files, reports, records, communications, working papers used or developed in the investigation, including the Provider Abuse/Neglect Report, and the identity of the person making the report, are confidential and not. 4100, Confidentiality of Investigative Process and Report.Investigations are completed on licensed, registered or certified health care professionals in healthcare-related fields unlicensed healthcare practice and Pre-licensure and Pre-reinstatement applicants and including compliance with provisions of the Uniform Credentialing Act, Rules and Regulations governing the. The Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health Investigations is responsible for investigating complaints against health care professions and occupations. PI conducts time-sensitive, evidence-based investigations of allegations of physical, sexual and, verbal or emotional abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving people receiving services from certain providers. Reviewing any necessary documents, such as police reports, criminal history, medical reports, school reports, CPS case file, etc. A CPS investigation must begin within 24 hours and usually includes: Face-to-face interviews with the alleged child victim (s), the child's caretaker (s), the alleged perpetrator (s).