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Elder Abuse: Mistreatment of Older Americans on the Rise

by Instructor: Connie Vogel, PhD, RN, CNS-BC, CNE

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

In 2015, 15% of the U.S. population was over the age of 65. It is projected by 2060 the population of older Americans will have doubled. Research data estimates 1 in 10 older American adults have experienced at least one form of elder abuse. Nurses and other healthcare providers are well-placed to detect situations of potential abuse and to connect the patient and family with community resources.

About the Course Author

Connie Vogel, PhD, RN, CNE, is a clinical nurse specialist in adult psychiatric nursing with extensive experience in geriatric psychiatry. She is currently an online SON faculty member at Capella University. The author has declared no relevant conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity. Connie Vogel, PhD, RN, CNS-BC, CNE has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Course Details

  • Course Code:

    REL-ACU-0-CE511

  • Hours:

    1.00

  • Type:

    Online Course

  • Release Date:

    2019-05-01

  • Expiration Date:

    2022-08-20

  • Learning Objectives:

    Describe at least four types of elder abuse.; Describe how healthcare professionals can assess for elder abuse.; Discuss elder abuse in the institutional setting.; State how to respond and report suspected abuse.

  • Outline:

    Introduction

    Elder Abuse Defined

    • Elder abuse
    • Physical abuse
    • Emotional or psychological abuse
    • Sexual abuse or abusive sexual contact 
    • Neglect
    • Abandonment
    • Financial abuse

    Signs of Financial Abuse

    Risk Factors for Abuse/Mistreatment

    What Healthcare Team Members Can Do

    When to Report

    Elder Abuse Suspicion Index

    Red Flags of Elder Abuse

    Abuse in the Institutional Setting

    Facility Policy and Procedure Guidelines

    Staff retention

  • Target Audience:

    The target audience for this course is: Advanced level Social Workers; Certified Medical Assistants; Health Educators; Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

  • Course Delivery Method and Format:

    Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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