In your opinion, what is the most common type of Elder Abuse?
In your opinion, what are some of the reasons that Elder Abuse is under reported?
2 risk factors for elder abuse. 2 examples of elder abuse. What is the priority action for the RN suspecting elder abuse
Select either the topic of child or elder abuse. Briefly describe what it is and the requirements for reporting. Create a case and an outcome using a law (related to elder or child abuse) to support your decision. What are some of the ethics surrounding reporting? Why is abuse often open to wide interpretation?
Based on Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes and Fighting Nursing Home Abuse A. What observations can you make regarding elder abuse in nursing homes How would you address the problem What are specific issues with for profit nursing homes? Based on information provided in the articles able, how does NY fare compared to other states regarding elder/nursing home abuse? Identify specific cases and studies.
What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility's procedure for reporting these types of abuse.
Is there evidence suggesting that we have more knowledge about child abuse than elder abuse and what are the possible consequences for practitioners if we devote more resources to child abuse than elder abuse?
What characteristic would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence , child abuse, for elder abuse is taking place within a family.
Define elder abuse, and explain what makes an older adult vulnerable. What has been done in the past, in your own state, or in another part of the world to educate, prevent, or mitigate the effects of elder abuse? Have these solutions been effective? What about current solutions? Explain if current solutions are more effective.
What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility's procedure for reporting these types of abuse. A big issue in health care now, is how to identify an individual who is a victim of human trafficketing. Does your facility or agency provide training in this? Do you have a protocol to follow if you identify a victim of this?
What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility's procedure for reporting these types of abuse. A big issue in health care now, is how to identify an individual who is a victim of human trafficketing. Does your facility or agency provide training in this? Do you have a protocol to follow if you identify a victim of this?