Types of Abuse
Reporting
Multiple Categories
Multiple Categories
Multiple Categories
100
caregiver/employee’s non-accidental and inappropriate contact with an individual that causes bodily harm
Physical abuse
100
708-354-4547, extension 100
CSS after hours emergency response number
100
is the most common form of abuse seen and may have long-term effects. Neglect is the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision or medical care, personal care or supervision, which failure results in physical or mental injury to an individual or in the deterioration of an individual’s physical or mental condition
Neglect
100
physical abuse sexual abuse mental abuse financial exploitation
“Abuse” as per Rule 50
100
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Yellowstone
200
showing of sexually explicit images to an individual via computer, cellular phone, electronic mail, portable electronic device, or other media with or without contact with the individual
Sexual Abuse
200
If anyone is in immediate danger
Call the police
200
The failure by an employee to provide adequate medical or physical care or maintenance that results in death, serious medical condition or serious deterioration of an individual’s physical or medical condition.
Egregious Neglect
200
Any sexual contact or intimate physical contact between an employee and an individual, including an employee’s coercion or encouragement of an individual to engage in sexual behavior that results in sexual contact, intimate physical contact, sexual behavior or intimate physical behavior
Sexual Abuse
200
Is frequently absent from school/work/day program Begs or steals food or money Lacks needed medical or dental care, immunizations, or glasses Is consistently dirty and has severe body odor Lacks sufficient clothing for the weather Abuses alcohol or other drugs States that there is no one at home to provide care
Signs of neglect
300
The use of demeaning, intimidating, or threatening words, signs, gestures, or other actions by an employee... about an individual and in the presence of an individual or individuals... that results in emotional distress or maladaptive behavior, or could have resulted in emotional distress or maladaptive behavior, for any individual present.
Mental Abuse
300
Don’t want to ‘snitch’ Fear of retaliation Don’t want to get involved Don’t want to do the paperwork What if I’m wrong?
Why don't staff report?
300
are required to report abuse and neglect under Illinois Administrative Rule 50. Required reporters include all employees of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and all employees of agencies and programs that receive funding from or are regulated by DHS. All owners, operators, contractors, subcontractors and volunteers are also required reporters.
Mandated Reporters
300
Yelling or swearing Name calling or insults; mocking Threats and intimidation Ignoring or excluding Humiliating
Mental Abuse
300
Cuts, bruises, welts, burns, fractures, etc Location of injury: Thighs, calves, genitals, cheeks, earlobes, lips, neck, back Bruises on a person who has limited mobility or opportunity to move Unexplainable physical marks Injuries don’t match the description of the cause Changes in behavior Avoiding a specific person Unwillingness to go into a specific area
Signs of physical abuse
400
Taking unjust advantage of an individual’s assets, property, or financial resources through... deception, intimidation, or conversion (theft)... for the employee’s, facility’s, or agency’s own advantage or benefit.
Exploitation
400
To report child abuse (under age 18): DCFS 1-800-25-ABUSE To report abuse/neglect for adults: OIG 1-800-368-1463
Who to report to
400
Time frame abuse and neglect must be reported to OIG of discovery by the facility or agency
Within 4 hours
400
If anyone is in immediate danger If the person was injured by means of a weapon If the person was sexually abused If the person was injured by a person who is NOT the caregiver
When to call the police
400
Be aware! Know the risk factors & indicators of abuse Consider abuse Act on your uneasy feelings & concerns Make the call! Report incidents of suspected abuse & neglect Be involved Be watchful & available to give information
4 Steps to Decreasing Abuse
500
An employee’s, agency’s, or facility’s failure to provide adequate medical care, personal care, or maintenance
Neglect
500
Fear of filing a report Fear of getting in trouble Do not recognize maltreatment Communication struggles Not believed
Why abuse goes unreported by individual
500
• the nature of the suspected abuse or neglect and when and where it occurred, including the names and address of the mental health or developmental program in which the adult participates;
information to report
500
Believe what he says! Tell her, “I’m sorry that happened to you. You did the right thing by telling me. I will help you get the help you need.” Tell him who you will be contacting CALL IMMEDIATELY!
How to respond when someone reports abuse to you.
500
Not all individuals will display symptoms No one indicator can prove abuse The more indicators present, the greater the chance of abuse The best supporter of abuse is sudden change in behavior
What to remember about behavior indicators
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