Types of Abuse
This kind of abuse happens when people speak to or treat elderly people in ways that result in emotional pain or distress.
Emotional Abuse
What term describes the pattern of coercive behaviors used by one person to gain power and control over another in an intimate relationship
Domestic Violence
You have the right to make a complaint to the staff of the nursing home, or any other person, without fear of punishment. The nursing home must address the issue promptly.
Make complaints
Mandates reporting requirements
Older Adult Protective Services Act
Examples of this type of abuse are intimidation through yelling or threats, humiliation, name calling or belittling.
Emotional Abuse
Any sexual contact with an elderly person without the elderly person's consent.
Sexual Abuse
What is the primary goal of an abuser in a domestic abuse situation?
To gain power and control over their victim
Nursing homes do not have to accept all applicants, but they must comply with Civil Rights Laws that say they cannot discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, age or religion.
Be free from discrimination
Where reports of elder abuse should be made.
Local Area Agency on Aging
Confining or isolating an elderly person to his/her room.
Involuntary Seclusion
Unpaid bills, new credit cards, increased cash withdrawals are examples of what type of abuse?
Financial Abuse
In the cycle of domestic abuse, what phase follows the tension-building phase and typically involves explosive outbursts of violence
Acute battering incident
You have the right to be told in writing about all nursing home services and fees before you move into the nursing home and at any time when services and fees change.
Get information on services and fees
Should be notified immediately of suspected Resident abuse.
DON/ADON
Any non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment.
Physical Abuse
Not responding to an elderly person's needs, examples include withholding food or medications.
Neglect
What is the name for a legal document that restricts an abuser's contact with the victim and may include provisions such as staying away from the victim's home, workplace, or school?
A restraining order?
The nursing home must provide you with any needed social services including the following, counseling, help solving problems with other Residents, help in contacting legal and financial professionals and discharge planning.
Social Services
RN Supervisor should immediately begin an _____________.
Investigation
A pattern of injuries or bruises is an example of what form of abuse in the elderly?
A pattern of injuries or bruises is an example of what form of abuse in the elderly?
Unauthorized use of an elderly person's funds or property.
Financial Exploitation
In many cases of domestic abuse, what might prevent victims from seeking help or leaving the abusive relationship?
Fear of retaliation or further harm from the abuser
You have the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse. Nursing homes cannot keep you apart from everyone else against your will.
Be free from abuse or neglect
RN Supervisor should have staff complete a ________________.
Witness statement
This particular type of elder abuse constitutes more than half of all reported cases of elder abuse.
Neglect