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.

Video Recording

Geriatric-Injury Documentation Tool (GERI-IDT)

Link: Prevention & Detection of Elder Abuse

Topics: Prevention/Intervention, Screening/Assessment

Access: Web-based

Intended Use: Self-directed Learning

Audience: Health Care

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