Vulnerable Adults Act 1
Name two types of mandated reporters
Mandated reporters include law enforcement, educators, doctors, nurses, social workers and other licensed professionals.
MAARC stands for
What is the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center
Name two types of abuse
What are,
Physical Abuse, sexual abuse, Emotional or Psychological Abuse, Neglect, Financial or Material Exploitation
This much is the annual loss by victims of financial abuse yearly
25.5Million
69.5 million
36.5 billion
78.5 billion
Up to five million older Americans are abused every year, and the annual loss by victims of financial abuse is estimated to be at least $36.5 billion.
The three guiding principles of the BeeHive are...
What are, take care of the residents, take care of each other, have fun doing it.
According to the WHO, this many staff have reported committing abuse in the past year.
1/2
1/3
2/3
3/4
As a mandated reporter, these may be brought against you if you fail to report
What are criminal charges? (misdemeanor crime)
Name three physical signs of abuse.
What are,
a. Bruises, broken bones, and internal injuries
b. Skin tears, black eyes, and burns
c. Infections, statements of fear, and unexplained injuries
Name two behavioral signs of maltreatment
what are increased agitation, combativeness, or confusion.
Fear or anxiety
depression or non-responsiveness
isolation or withdrawal
conflicting statements
hesitation to talk openly
A sign of employee burnout is...
a. Increased irritability
b. Changes in sleep patterns
c. Emotional and physical exhaustion
As a mandated reporter, we have this many hours to report
What is 24
maltreatment reports must be submitted to the common entry point for maltreatment complaints, known as
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC).
This month is Elder Abuse Prevention Month.
June is Elder Abuse Prevention Month
Name two types of abuse
What are,
Physical Abuse, sexual abuse, Emotional or Psychological Abuse, Neglect, Financial or Material Exploitation
Something that you can do when you recognize burnout is...
What is
a. Take a break
b. Ask a co-worker to switch assignments with you
d. Talk to your supervisor about your stress
An Ombudsman does this
The Assisted Living Ombudsman is an advocate and may act as mediator in an attempt to resolve problems that arise between an assisted living facility and one or more of its residents.
out of 24, this many cases of elder abuse is reported
1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is reported
Failure or omission to provide for care or services such as food and shelter, absence of necessary services, and abandonment are examples of
What is neglect?
According to the WHO, this many people 60 years and older have experienced some form of abuse in community settings in the past year,
1/3
1/6
1/9
1/12
burnout defined is
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
A maltreatment report made to MAARC must contain:
sufficient content to identify the vulnerable adult and the vulnerable adult’s caregiver;
the nature and extent of the suspected maltreatment;
any evidence of previous maltreatment;
the name and address of the reporter;
the time, date, and location of the maltreatment incident; and
any other information the reporter believes might be helpful in the investigation.
The year that the Vulnerable Adults Act came into force
What is 2018
name two financial signs of exploitation
what are unpaid bills,
lack of access to their own money
sudden changes made to will or banking practices
Unauthorized spending, withholding funds belonging to a client, and medication diversion are examples of
What is exploitation?
The three Rs for dealing with burnout
Recognize. Watch for the warning signs of burnout.
Reverse. Undo the damage by seeking support and managing stress.
Resilience. Build your resilience to stress by taking care of your physical and emotional health.