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Follow your organizations policies and the reporting rules outlined by the state where you work. Assessing the Client for Abuse or Neglect and Intervening As Appropriate, Planning Interventions for Victims/Suspected Victims of Abuse, Counseling Victims/Suspected Victims of Abuse and Their Families on Coping Strategies, Providing a Safe Environment for the Abused/Neglected Client, Evaluating the Client Responses to Interventions, Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Programs (AGNP), Womens Health Nurse Practitioner Programs, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Chemical and Other Dependencies/Substance Abuse Disorders, Cultural Awareness and Influences on Health, Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health, Psychosocial IntegrityPractice Test Questions, RN Licensure: Get a Nursing License in Your State, Assess the client for abuse or neglect and intervene as appropriate, Identify risk factors for domestic, child, elder abuse/neglect and sexual abuse, Plan interventions for victims/suspected victims of abuse, Counsel victims/suspected victims of abuse and their families on coping strategies, Provide a safe environment for the abused/neglected client, Evaluate client response to interventions, Acute pain related to physical abuse and physical injuries, Fear and anxiety related to the threat of punishment, Delayed growth and development related to inadequate caretaking, Imbalanced nutrition related to inadequate caretaking, At risk for shaken baby syndrome related to parental abuse, At risk for trauma and post trauma syndrome related to parental abuse, Social isolation related to the parents' fear of disclosure to others outside of the dysfunctional family unit, Post trauma syndrome related to sexual molestation, rape, and incest, Failure to thrive related to fear and anxiety, Anxiety, fear and post trauma syndrome related to the threat to one's self concept, Anxiety, fear and post trauma syndrome related to the situational crisis of abuse, Impaired family functioning related to the family's pattern of abuse, Post trauma syndrome related to physical, psychological and/or sexual abuse, Powerlessness related to feelings of helplessness, Impaired self-esteem related to poor coping or negative family interactions, The child will be removed from the abuse family unit and placed in a safe environment, The child will resume the normal growth and development patterns according to the child's age and expectations, The child will effectively cope with their situational crisis of abuse and/or neglect. 1871 0 obj
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Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2; Approval # 224-0146-35308. After a complete biopsychosocial assessment, the nurse plans interventions to meet the victim's identified needs; and they also report cases of abuse By Armi S. Earlam, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Lisa Woods, MSN, RN-BC, CWOCN; and Kari Lind, BSN, RN. Competency in skin assessment coupled with excellent interview skills will help you identify abuse and protect your elderly patients. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index is validated to screen for abuse in cognitively intact patients. Towards the development of a screening tool to enhance the detection of elder abuse and neglect by emergency medical technicians (EMTs): A qualitative study. WebElder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation According to the U.S. Administration for Community Living, elder abuse refers to any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a Some ethnic groups use traditional healing methods, such as cupping, moxibustion, or coin rubbing, which may cause skin lesions resembling intentional injury.29. In one follow-up study, 9 percent of abused elders were alive 13 years after detection, compared with 41 percent of the control group. Isolation, illness, fear, financial need, and lowered levels of contact and oversight all increase the risks of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The cycle of violence includes the honeymoon phase, the tension building stage, the violence stage and the reconciliation phase. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), child abuse and neglect cases in 2015 resulted in an estimated total lifetime economic burden of about $428 billion. Sooryanarayana R, Choo WY, Hairi NN. WebJournal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 29(2-3), 73-101. Neglect (SeQjBg=S=
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HVR* dAA Webhome abuse and neglect. For example, abuse in a community setting may require referral to adult protective services, while abuse that happens in an institutional setting may be referred to an ombudsman. An elderly resident, who has a variety of co-morbidities, has a All trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Fear of retaliation, shame, dependency on the caregiver, and lack of privacy may hinder disclosure. BMC Emerg Med. It will not disappear with a lack of action. Depending on the facility, you may be required to photograph wounds. Illegal or improper use of funds or resources, exploitation, Theft of debit or credit cards, coercion to deprive the older person of assets (e.g., forcible transfer of property or accounts), Intentional or unintentional refusal or failure of designated caregiver to meet needs required for an older person's well-being, Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, hygiene, or social stimulation/interaction, Slapping, hitting, kicking, force-feeding, restraint, striking with objects, Verbal aggression or threat, threats of institutionalization, social isolation, humiliating or degrading statements, Nonconsensual genital contact, unwanted sexual talk, Suggestive talk, forced sexual activity, touching, fondling a nonconsenting competent or incompetent person, Bleeding disorder secondary to medications, Fracture from osteoporosis or Paget disease of bone, Subdural hematoma secondary to a fall or coagulopathy, Stevens-Johnson syndrome from medications, Iatrogenic polypharmacy or drug-drug interactions, Increased drug levels secondary to decreased renal clearance, Constipation from medications or hypercalcemia, Perineal excoriation from incontinence or lichen sclerosus, Vaginal bleeding and excoriation from low estrogen, Bruising in unusual locations (not over bony prominences; on lateral arms, face, or back; larger than 5 cm), Burns in patterns inconsistent with unintentional injury or with the explanation provided (e.g., stocking or glove pattern, suggesting forced immersion), Decubitus ulcers, unless the result of unavoidable decline, Malnutrition, medically unexplained weight loss, Patterned injuries such as hand slap or bite marks; ligature marks or scars around wrists, ankles, or neck suggesting inappropriate restraint, Poor control of medical problems despite a reasonable medical plan and access to medication, Subconjunctival or vitreous ophthalmic hemorrhage, Unusual delay in seeking medical attention for injuries, Urine burns (similar to severe diaper rash), dirty clothing, or other signs of inattention to hygiene. The plan requires using all appropriate community resources and is implemented by a multidisciplinary team. Look for bruises or grip marks around the arms or neck, rope marks or welts on the upper or lower extremities, lacerations, traumatic alopecia, and repeated unexplained injuries. Interviewing the patient alone, when possible, is paramount.21 Some older persons have such high dependency on caregivers for navigating health care systems that they are unable to give a one-on-one interview. Sexual abuse An elderly resident, who has a variety of co-morbidities, has a 0000009853 00000 n
Apart from financial abuse victims, who tend to live alone, abused elders are likely to share living arrangements with family members or others. Armi S. Earlam is the lead certified wound, ostomy and continence nurse at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. hb```b``} @1vyb`a[0:'(xp|XNlSonqz1O Many states have hotlines that can be used to report an issue anonymously and confidentially. In addition to assessing the risk factors associated with abuse and neglect, the registered nurse also assesses clients for any signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Abusive parents need counseling and training in anger management and help with substance abuse rehabilitation. Depression and alcohol abuse in the caregiver are particularly important risk factors. Evaluation for possible abuse should include assessment of cognitive function. Required fields are marked *. Some of these expected outcomes in terms of child abuse and neglect can include: SEE Psychosocial IntegrityPractice Test Questions. 2014;31(4):363-72. Safe places to go, such as the home of a friend or family member, a shelter, or the hospital, Strategies for reducing harm if the patient is going to continue to have contact with the abuser, A checklist of essential items to keep together in a safe place (see Table 5 for resources and examples), Telephone numbers of family, friends, community organizations, and emergency service providers, Special considerations, such as transportation needs, if the patient lives in a rural area, A follow-up appointment with the family physician or referrals to other services. Developing effective elder abuse interventions. For example, a young child may have to be treated for burns; an abused spouse may have to be treated for a fracture of the femur; and an elder may have to receive fluid replacement and nutritional support when they have been the victim of elder neglect at the hands of a family member. No consensus exists for a single standard algorithm for the evaluation and management of elder abuse. Patterns of injury such as ligature marks; multiple burns; and bruises on the abdomen, neck, posterior legs, or medial arms do not generally originate from unintentional trauma such as falls. Copyright 2014 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index can be used to assess for risk of and suspected elder abuse. hSmk0+etze($K:mTGsL; Nurses must realize that abuse and neglect often cycle through generations of family and that parents with a history of being abused or of substance abuse, alcoholism and similar problems are more likely to abuse or neglect their children. Promote excellence in nursing by enabling future and current nurses with the education and employment resources they need to succeed. WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines elder abuse as an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.. WebPatient and caregiver education and other interventions targeted toward risk factors or types of abuse or neglect play an invaluable role in preventing elder abuse and mistreatment. Family physicians will need to involve local social services and APS to determine options for disposition. H\@}&u
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