§ 23.113. Suspected death as a result of child abuse—mandated reporting requirement.
An optometrist who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child died as a result of child abuse shall report that suspicion to the coroner or medical examiner of the county where death occurred or, in the case where the child is transported to another county for medical treatment, to the coroner or medical examiner of the county where the injuries were sustained.
Authority The provisions of this § 23.113 issued and amended under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(2); and section 3(b)(14) of the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act (63 P.S. § 244.3(b)(14)).
Source The provisions of this § 23.113 adopted November 8, 1996, effective November 9, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5395; amended January 26, 2024, effective January 27, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 368. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (415624) to (415625).
Cross References This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 23.114 (relating to immunity from liability); and 49 Pa. Code § 23.116 (relating to noncompliance).
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