This document defines abuse and neglect, identifies types of abuse and examples of neglect, and discusses signs and symptoms. It notes that abuse and neglect refer to harmful actions or inactions by a caregiver or parent. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, and emotional harm. Neglect includes failure to provide necessities like food, shelter, and medical care. Signs and symptoms of abuse can be physical injuries or behavioral changes. The document outlines nurses' roles in screening for and responding to suspected abuse and neglect, prioritizing patient safety and notifying physicians.
This document defines abuse and neglect, identifies types of abuse and examples of neglect, and discusses signs and symptoms. It notes that abuse and neglect refer to harmful actions or inactions by a caregiver or parent. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, and emotional harm. Neglect includes failure to provide necessities like food, shelter, and medical care. Signs and symptoms of abuse can be physical injuries or behavioral changes. The document outlines nurses' roles in screening for and responding to suspected abuse and neglect, prioritizing patient safety and notifying physicians.
This document defines abuse and neglect, identifies types of abuse and examples of neglect, and discusses signs and symptoms. It notes that abuse and neglect refer to harmful actions or inactions by a caregiver or parent. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, and emotional harm. Neglect includes failure to provide necessities like food, shelter, and medical care. Signs and symptoms of abuse can be physical injuries or behavioral changes. The document outlines nurses' roles in screening for and responding to suspected abuse and neglect, prioritizing patient safety and notifying physicians.
This document defines abuse and neglect, identifies types of abuse and examples of neglect, and discusses signs and symptoms. It notes that abuse and neglect refer to harmful actions or inactions by a caregiver or parent. Types of abuse include physical, sexual, and emotional harm. Neglect includes failure to provide necessities like food, shelter, and medical care. Signs and symptoms of abuse can be physical injuries or behavioral changes. The document outlines nurses' roles in screening for and responding to suspected abuse and neglect, prioritizing patient safety and notifying physicians.
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NEGLECT AND ABUSE
by: Vivila . P.V
OBJECTIVES
Define abuse and neglect
Identify types of abuse and examples of neglect Increase knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect Employ a model care to support possible victims of abuse and neglect. Summarize the nurses roles in assessing for abuse and neglect. Neglect and abuse
refer to the actions or inactions of an individual's caregiver or parent
inflicting physical, sexual, or emotional harm on the individual. Abuse and neglect may also be referred to as maltreatment and within the legal framework of a country or state is defined as constituting a criminal infringement of the rights of the maltreated individual. Definitions
Abuse a. The willfully infliction by a caregiver of physical pain or injury, or the willful deprivation of services necessary to the physical safety of an individual. b. Defined as any action that intentionally harms or injures another person. In short, someone who purposefully harms another in any way is committing abuse. Definitions
Neglect a) in the context of caregiving, neglect is a form of abuse where the perpetrator, who is responsible for caring for someone who is unable to care for themselves, fails to do so. It can be a result of carelessness, indifference, or unwillingness and abuse. b) Neglect may include the failure to provide sufficient supervision, nourishment, or medical care, or the failure to fulfill other needs for which the victim cannot provide themselves. The term is also applied when necessary care is withheld by those responsible for providing it from animals, plants, and even inanimate objects. Neglect can carry on in a child's life falling into many long- term side effects, including physical injuries, developmental trauma disorder, low self-esteem, attention disorders, violent behavior, and death. Types of abuse Examples of neglect
• Failure to provide or allow access to food, shelter, clothing, heating, stimulation and activity, personal or medical care • Providing care in a way that the person dislikes • Failure to administer medication as prescribed • Refusal of access to visitors • Not taking account of individuals’ cultural, religious or ethnic needs • Not taking account of educational, social and recreational needs • Ignoring or isolating the person • Preventing the person from making their own decisions • Preventing access to glasses, hearing aids, dentures, etc. • Failure to ensure privacy and dignity Signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect Signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect Signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect Many people may not be able to tell you that they have been injured, abused or neglected. Therefore it is important to watch for physical, emotional and behavioral changes. None of these behaviors alone confirm that abuse or neglect is happening; this list is only intended to be resource to help in detecting possible abuse and neglect. Why victims do not report abuse and neglect Victims does not know he/she is being violated
Victims told or feels that the interaction is special.
Victims follows pacts or secrecy or coercion
Victims fears he/she did something wrong.
Victims does not want anyone into trouble.
Victim is embarrassed. What to do if you suspect abuse and neglect
FOR ADULT PATIENTS
What to do if you suspect abuse and neglect
INFANT / PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
NURSES ROLE IN SCREENING FOR ABUSE & NEGLECT In summary, the nurses’ first priority is provide for the safety of the patient. We are obligated to complete a screening of all patients, adult, children and infants, for abuse and neglect. Should you respect, or identify that a patient is possibly a victim of abuse or neglect, you must notify the most responsible physician (MRP) Stay vigilant in your assessments and work on communicating in a compassionate way during this highly stressful and culturally sensitive time. Be on the lookout for policy and pathway information supporting the next steps in the process. REFFERENCE NSDD Lachs Ms , Pillemer K.Elder abuse.Lancet.2004 Oct 2- Merrick MT, Guinn AS. Child Abuse and Neglect ;Breaking the Intergenerational Link. Am J Public Health .2018 Carey C, Hodges J, Webb JK. Changes in state legislation and the impacts on elder financial fraud and exploitation. J Elder Abuse Negl.2018 Aug Yaffe MJ, Tazkarji B.Understanding elder abuse in family practice. Can Fam Physician.2012 Dec
