Identifying Abuse and Neglect in Elderly Patients: A Nurse's Guide to Prevention and Reporting

Course overview

This course provides nurses with the essential knowledge and tools to recognize, prevent, and report abuse and neglect in elderly patients, with a focus on long-term care settings. Participants will learn to identify physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, as well as signs of neglect. The course emphasizes mandatory reporting requirements, documentation best practices, and the nurse's critical role in safeguarding vulnerable residents through early detection and intervention.