Types of Abuse
Any non-accidental use of force against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment.
Physical Abuse
Examples of this type of abuse are intimidation through yelling or threats, humiliation, name calling or belittling.
Emotional Abuse
Mandates reporting requirements
Older Adult Protective Services Act
You have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, as well, as make your own schedule and participate in the activities you choose. You have the right to decide when you go to bed, rise in the morning and eat your meals.
Be treated with respect
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
This kind of abuse happens when people speak to or treat elderly people in ways that result in emotional pain or distress.
Emotional Abuse
Not responding to an elderly person's needs, examples include withholding food or medications.
Neglect
Where reports of elder abuse should be made.
Local Area Agency on Aging
You have the right to participate in any activity programs designed to meet your needs and the needs of other Residents.
Participate in activities
The nursing home must notify your doctor and, if known, your legal representative or an interested family member when the following occurs, you are injured, you have a decline in your condition, if your treatment plan changes, if you need to be transferred or are discharged.
Have your representative notified
Any sexual contact with an elderly person without the elderly person's consent.
Sexual Abuse
Confining or isolating an elderly person to his/her room.
Involuntary Seclusion
Should be notified immediately of suspected Resident abuse.
DON/ADON
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
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
This particular type of elder abuse constitutes more than half of all reported cases of elder abuse.
Neglect
Unpaid bills, new credit cards, increased cash withdrawals are examples of what type of abuse?
Financial Abuse
RN Supervisor should immediately begin a _____________.
Investigation
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
You have the right to manage your own money or to choose someone you trust to do this for you.
Manage your money
Unauthorized use of an elderly person's funds or property.
Financial Exploitation
A pattern of injuries or bruises is an example of what form of abuse in the elderly?
Physical Abuse
RN Supervisor should have staff complete a ________________.
Witness statement
Nursing homes cannot use any physical restraints or chemical restraints to discipline you for the staff's convenience.
Be free from restraints
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.
Get social services