Elder Abuse: Its Many Faces & How to Help

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Elder Abuse: Its Many Faces & How to Help Hollie C. Campanella, RN, MSN Doctoral Student, MUSC

Objectives: Define elder abuse Describe the types of elder abuse & signs & symptoms of each Identify characteristics of elders who are at risk for being abused Identify potential perpetrators of abuse

Objectives (cont.) 5. Review of ethical obligations & legal mandates related to elder abuse 6. Recognize the value of elder abuse screening tool to emergency nursing practice 7. Coordinate care for individuals experiencing elder abuse presenting to ED

Definitions of Elder Abuse CDC WHO Others: National Center for Victims of Violent Crimes (NCVC) National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA) Prevalence Estimates

Types of Elder Abuse Physical Sexual Emotional or psychological Neglect Abandonment Financial or material exploitation Self-neglect

Signs & Symptoms Physical Sexual Emotional or psychological Neglect Abandonment Financial or material exploitation Self-neglect

Characteristics of Elders & Risk for Abuse Age Dependency Substance Abuse Isolation Personal Behaviors

Perpetrators of Elder Abuse Spouse Adult children or other family members Caregivers who are not related Fiduciary Advocates Medical facilities & personnel Financial facilities & personnel Other trusted individuals Strangers

Perpetrator Risk Factors Age Gender Personal Characteristics Theories

Ethical Obligations & Legal Mandates Autonomy versus Safety Harm Reduction Mandatory Reporting Laws Resources: Law citations by State available at: http://www.ncea.aoa.gov Ethical Obligations & Legal Mandates

Detection: Screening Tools What exists? Selecting a tool for you & your ED What is still needed?

Coordinating Care RN Role Physician Role Social Worker EMS & Law Enforcement Family & Others

Summary Growing problem that demands emergency nursing attention & expertise Detection depends on knowledge, vigilance, & caring Care enough to find out! Find & develop resources for yourself & your department

Questions?

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