Prevention & Detection of Elder Abuse
Source: Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Published: 2023
Summary:
In a presentation to Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, Dr. Laura Mosqueda, Director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, discusses the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in assessing and documenting cases of elder abuse. She highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of abuse and provide insight into the challenges in diagnosing and addressing elder abuse, with a focus on physical abuse and neglect.
Geriatric-Injury Documentation Tool (GERI-IDT)
Link: Prevention & Detection of Elder Abuse
Topics: Preparedness and Response, Prevention/Intervention, Screening/Assessment
Access: Web-based
Intended Use: Self-directed Learning
Audience: Health Care
Level: Advanced, Intermediate
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