You witness a coworker slapping a resident for not understanding something she has repeated.
Physical abuse.
How long do we have to report an allegation of abuse to the state?
2 hours
What is the 1st thing you do if you witness abuse- for example a resident hit another resident.
Stop it- Separate the residents to make sure they are both safe.
When Mrs. Jones is not looking, CNA Joe grabs her necklace and stuffs it in his pocket.
Misappropriation of Resident Funds
Who is on our abuse investigation committee
Administrator , Director of Nursing , and Social Services Coordinator
the resident is safe, what is my next step?
Notify your supervisor
A CNA tells a resident with dementia that he/she is stupid and makes fun of the way the resident speaks.
Mental abuse.
Misuse or theft of property, money, or assets for their own benefit.
Misappropriation of Resident Funds
Its 3am on a Saturday and you have a "funny feeling" about how your charge nurse just talked to a resident. What should you do?
Call DON or Administrator Immediately- You don't have to decide if it was abuse or not- that is for the committee to investigate and decide.
My charge nurse is aware of the abuse- what do they do now?
Notify DON or Administrator- IMMEDIATLEY
A female resident is unable to move herself. She is left in her room away from others for several days because of a behavior she displayed in a group gathering.
Involuntary Seclusion
Threats of harm, frightening a resident by what is said, Name calling
Verbal Abuse
If you have questions about Abuse/Neglect- who should you ask (which 3 people)
Whose responsibility is it to report any witnessed or suspected abuse
All team members- no matter your job or department
A resident had not been feeling well but decided to eat lunch anyway. Shortly before shift change the resident vomited on himself. The CNA answered the call light and told him someone would be in soon to clean him up. She left quickly to finish a few tasks to wrap up her shift.
Neglect
Any knowing or intentional act or omission on the part of the caregiver to provide essential services
Neglect
When there is a federal and a different state definition of abuse, which one do you follow?
The stronger or more restrictive one- Usually the state definition.
As a charge nurse, you witness a team member slap a resident. What do you do?
Make sure the resident is safe- Have the team member clock out and go home. They are suspended pending an investigation. Then call the DON or Administrator.
A CNA enjoys talking to her favorite resident. They talk everyday. The CNA tells the resident about her eviction notice, her bills, and her stressed relationship. The resident offers her money. She takes it. He continues to offer her money, she continues to take it.
No it is not abuse. The resident knowingly offered and gave money to the CNA. Although it is wrong, and against our policy. (don't do it!)