NY A10704

Mandated reporters must immediately report allegations of reportable incidents, suspicious and unexplained injuries (including broken bones, hematomas, open wounds, black eyes, swollen noses, bruising, choke marks, burns), unresponsive individuals, and all deaths to a 911 operator, the county district attorney's office, and the vulnerable persons' central register, except for taunts or derogatory comments which are reported only to the register.

Medical emergencies threatening health, safety, or life of individuals served must be reported immediately to 911 operators only.

Knowingly and willfully failing to report suspected abuse, neglect, injuries, or deaths to 911, the district attorney, and the register constitutes a class E felony; failing to report medical emergencies to 911 also constitutes a class E felony.

Agencies with mandatory reporters must retrain staff on reporting requirements to 911 and the county district attorney's office, and must update all posters, wallet cards, and training materials to direct reporting to 911, the district attorney, and the vulnerable persons' central register.

Medical records and photographs of trauma must be provided to the justice center, local police, and county district attorney upon request if essential for investigating reportable incidents.