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Recognizing and Reporting Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse/ Neglect |
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Manual: Behavioral Health Partial Hospitalization Program Policy and Procedure Manual (Ver 2) Department: PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM External Reference: (TJC PC.3.10, RI.2.150)
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| | PURPOSE:
To provide program staff with criteria for recognition of suspected elder abuse and/or neglect, and delineate responsibility for reporting and provide the reporting methods and forms.
All licensed program personnel are responsible for recognition and reporting.
POLICY:
The Partial Hospitalization Program provides for the protection of the elderly and/or dependent adult and acts in conjunction with the state of and county of elder abuse reporting laws.
PROCEDURE:
Recognizing and Reporting Elder Abuse and/or Neglect:
The law specifies that all licensed nursed, physicians,... |
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| | ...indications of abuse occur more commonly in clusters of symptoms than as a single symptom. Assess for the presence of two 2 or more of the following:
Bruises
Welts
Lacerations
Puncture wounds
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Fractures
Signs of over-medication
Burns
Poor hygiene
Lack of needed medical attention
Multiple injuries in various stages of healing
Injuries inconsistent with explanation
Injuries during pregnancy
Fiduciary Abuse:
A situation in which a person who stands... |
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