ABUSE AND NEGLECT

1. ABUSE AND NEGLECT

2. Physical abuse includes assault, sexual abuse and the withholding of care, food and medicine Definition of Abuse

3. Injuries that are inconsistent with history History of frequent injuries Child does not want to go to parent Signs of Child Abuse/Neglect

4. A domestic abuse victim is an adult who has been sexually, physically, or emotionally abused by his/her intimate partner or former intimate partner Domestic Abuse Definition

5. The physical indicators of abuse are (but not limited to): Injuries not properly cared for Injuries incompatible with explanation of how incurred Bruises, welts, discoloration Presence of old and new bruises at the same time Burns Cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds Signs of Domestic Abuse

6. Elder abuse is defined as causing any physical, mental or sexual injury to an eligible adult, including exploitation of such adult’s financial resources Neglect is defined as another individual’s failure to provide an eligible adult with or withholding from an eligible adult, the necessities of life, including but not limited to food, clothing, shelter and medical care What is elder abuse/neglect?

7. The physical indicators of abuse are (but not limited to): Doctor shopping or hopping Patient brought in by someone other than the caregiver Injuries not properly cared for Injuries incompatible with explanation/medical history Poor skin hygiene Cuts, lacerations and puncture wounds Signs of Elder Abuse/Neglect

8. Physical Abuse Psychological Abuse Financial – theft or conversion of money Violation of Human Rights – Denial of rights guaranteed to all citizens Negligence – breach of duty or carelessness Categories of Elder Abuse/Neglect

9. When a nurse or physician have reasonable cause to suspect a child or elder may be abused or neglected, he/she will make a report to DCFS The student should report findings to the nurse immediately All injuries should be reported and documented in the patient’s chart Your Responsibility