​The Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) clinic is a regional, community-based, multidisciplinary program administered by Interior Health, providing enhanced health assessments for children in non-emergent cases of suspected child abuse and neglect. The clinic also provides consultation and training for other community and regional professionals working in the area of child protection and maltreatment.

Staffing is provided by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals with expertise in the area of child maltreatment. The team includes professionals representing pediatrics, gynecology, social work, nursing and psychology. The clinic provides a confidential, non-threatening, culturally sensitive, child-centered environment for children and families. Time is taken to prepare each child for the medical exam and clinic assessment process.

Psychological, medical, nursing, and child maltreatment trauma assessments are completed and the findings are shared with the parent or caregiver and referral source. Follow-up referrals to community resources are made as required. Medical/Legal and other assessment reports are prepared and distributed as per the guardian’s consent.

Telephone consultations and education to MCFD, RCMP and physicians can be provided.

Resources

SCAN brochure

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