Child Abuse 2023: Diagnostic and Management Guidelines

Author(s): Jodi Mullen

Contact Hours 1.25

CERP A 1.25

Expires Dec 31, 2025

Topics: Patient Safety

Population: Pediatric

Role: APRN

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

About 620,000 children are victims of abuse and neglect yearly, and nearly 1,750 die from their injuries. This intermediate session offers a comprehensive overview of child physical abuse. Research data and expert recommendations inform diagnostic evaluation and injury management. Participants diagnose and manage both straightforward and complex cases of physical child abuse through case study scenarios and leave with strategies to formulate a patient and family management plan.

Objectives

  • Identify the clinical presentation and injury patterns associated with pediatric inflicted trauma.
  • Propose radiographic and laboratory diagnostic testing and management guidelines for child abuse victims.
  • Analyze common issues associated with caring for child abuse victims and their families.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.