Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Systematic Approach to Identification and Intervention

Activity Summary

Elder abuse/neglect (EAN) has a significant impact on the morbidity and mortality of older adults, resulting in increased risk of hospitalization, long-term care placement, depression, development/exacerbation of major disability and death. EAN is also under-recognized by healthcare providers. This presentation provides an overview of EAN, strategies to improve its identification, specifically, the use of the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index ©, a brief validated screening tool and potential interventions if abuse/neglect is suspected.

Objectives

Discuss the prevalence and incidence of EAN, as well as risk factors for victims and perpetrators of EAN.
Describe evidence-based strategies for the identification and assessment of patients potentially experiencing EAN.
Consider the role of the forensic nurses in assessing and intervening in the setting of possible EAN.

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.