This is to inform all staff that a new Multidisciplinary Early Assessment Team to evaluate suspected child abuse and neglect has been implemented at the following site:
MLK/Drew Pediatric HUB
Early Assessment Team
1721 E. 120th Street, Trailer 6
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Telephone: (310) 668-5393
Fax: (310) 668-5394
The MLK/Drew Early Assessment Team is a multidisciplinary team comprised of a Developmental Pediatrician, a Public Health Nurse, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a DCFS Social Worker. The team provides medical and forensic exams, treatment and referral services to children ages birth to 18. Medical exams are conducted for the purpose of evaluating neglect, physical abuse and the child’s overall medical condition, (ie. trauma, injury, disease or pregnancy), evaluating evidence of sexual abuse, collecting forensic material and documenting physical findings.
To schedule an appointment, please call (310) 668-5393. If calling after-hours, please fax the Early Assessment Team intake form to (310) 668-5394.
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02-48
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DATE: 12/02
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