NURS 503 Lecture 7: October 15 Required Readings Older Adult
7 Nov 2018
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Best-practice guideline on the prevention of abuse and neglect of older adults. World health organization definition of abuse: a si(cid:374)gle or repeated a(cid:272)t, or la(cid:272)k of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to the older person. The national seniors council of canada: identified that abuse may take numerous forms: financial, physical, emotional or psychological, sexual, systemic, spiritual, and neglect. Use combined and multifaceted approaches to assess for abuse and neglect. Conduct screening in acute (er) and subacute (rehab) health care settings. Routinely ask about abuse with direct questioning. Utilize the skills of an expert assessment team. Utilize multipronged and varied strategies (education and referrals) Emotionally supportive, culturally considerate and patient centered approaches with a. Implement interventions acceptable to the older adult, family and caregivers harm reduction focus are favoured. Specify professional and legal responsibilities of health care providers when abuse and neglect is suspected or known.
