other diagnostic procedures, photographs and imaging studies. For medical records to be admissible in court, the nurse must be prepared to testify: That the records were made during the regular course of business at the time of examination, that the records were made in accordance with routinely followed procedures, and about the care, custody and access of records (Ohio State Medical Association, 1992)The local reporting agencies for Gallia County include: PCSA Gallia County Courthouse, 740-446-4612 and CDHS/CSEA Third Avenue, 740-446-3222, ext. 11.Although we have came a long way in acknowledging that child abuse existed and in identification and reporting, nurses certainly have a long way to go in order to become the no-tolerance for child mistreatment advocates that we need to be....
