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Specializes in BNAT instructor, ICU, Hospice,triage.

Are CNAs mandated reporters? I thought they were.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

From the Illinois Manual for Mandated Reporters:

Mandated reporters are professionals who may work with childrenin the course of their professional duties. There are seven groups ofmandated reporters as defined in 325 ILCS 5/4:

Medical Personnel: for example, physician, dentist, LPN, RN,medical social worker, emergency medical technician, nursepractitioner, chiropractor, hospital administrator

I would say that as medical personnel, CNAs would be included. While not listed, it does state "for example". If you are unsure, ask someone in the know.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care-Family Medicine.

I'm not 100% sure but I would bet so. I think my state defines it as "healthcare workers" and I would think CNAs would fall into that category.

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Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

Yes, they are mandatory reporters.

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