Resident Abuse & Protection for persons in care act

1. Resident Abuse&Protection for persons in care act ANNUAL COMPULSORY EDUCATION Revised February 2013

2. LEARNING OBJECIVES To understand what abuse is. To be able to recognize the different types of abuse. To recognize the signs & symptoms of abuse. To become familiar with BSF policies regarding abuse. To know & understand the Protection of Persons in Care Act To be aware of who is covered by the PPCA Act. To understand what happens when a report is made. To understand your role in regards to the PPCA Act. Revised February 2013

3. What is abuse? An ACT or OMISSION that: - Causes serious bodily harm - Causes serious emotional harm - subjects a individual to non-consensual sexual contact, activity or behavior - results in the administration, withholding or prescribing of medication for an inappropriate purpose, resulting in serious bodily harm Revised February 2013

4. WHAT IS ABUSE? (CONT.) An ACT or OMISSION that: - involves improperly or illegally converts a large amount of money or other valuables - results in failing to provide adequate nutrition, medical attention or another necessity of life without a valid consent, resulting in serious bodily harm. “Protection for Persons in Care Act, July 2010” Revised February 2013

5. What does abuse look like? Causing harm on purpose which includes: Physical Abuse (biting, hitting, scratching etc.) Emotional Abuse (make threats, stalking, making insults, isolating a person) Neglect (failing to provide life needs –food, medications) Sexual Abuse (contact, activity, comments) Financial Abuse (stealing money or valuables) Medication Abuse (giving or prescribing for an improper use) Revised February 2013

6. Physical Abuse Injuries on the sides of the body Bruises or marks Signs of being physically restrained Fear of caregiver Change in personality Revised February 2013

7. Emotional abuse Withdrawing from activities, friends, family Rocking back and forth Visibly upset, crying, head down Avoiding eye contact Revised February 2013

8. neglect Dehydration Malnutrition Extreme hunger Unusual weight loss Untreated pressure ulcers Untidy, dirty clothes, bad odor Revised February 2013

9. Sexual abuse Bruising around the breasts or genitals Unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding Torn, stained or bloody underclothing Fear of caregiver Extra-ordinary sexual behavior Revised February 2013

10. Financial Abuse Large cash withdrawals from bank account Objects or money missing from resident Revised February 2013

11. Medication abuse Drowsiness Drooling Increased confusion Changes in vital signs Increased falls Revised February 2013

12. Brenda Strafford foundationpolicies Resident Abuse Reporting & Investigation Policy - outlines the process to follow once a report of abuse has been made The Abuse Prevention Policy - Protects staff, residents, volunteers, service providers and contractors from abuse. Revised February 2013

13. Protection for persons in care act (PPCA) • Applies to service providers that provide care or support services to clients 18 years or older. These providers receive funds from the Government of Alberta, directly or indirectly. • Service Providers must take reasonable steps to keep clients safe from harm or abuse • When Service Providers hear of a possible abusive or harmful situation, they must immediately ensure the client is safe. Revised February 2013

14. Protection for persons in care act (PPCA) • Every successful applicant for employment must get a Criminal Record Check. This includes volunteers and any other person who may work at the facility. • Information about PPCA must be available to clients, volunteers, employees and any other person who may work at the facility Revised February 2013

15. PPCA – Reporting Abuse • It is against the law not to report abuse • Reporting abuse must be done as soon as possible • Nothing can be done to the person reporting the abuse • Services to the client can not be interrupted, altered or discontinued if they are the ones who reported the abuse or are the ones suffering the abuse. Revised February 2013

16. Ppca – how to report • By phone • By fax • In writing • Must include your name, contact information and specifics of the incident Revised February 2013

17. Ppca – what does it mean to us • Nurses are obligated to call PPCA immediately if they see or receive a report of abuse or neglect • Any staff (from any department)who witness abuse or neglect, or suspect abuse or neglect must report to the nurse immediately • Once PPCA has been notified, the Nurse must complete the appropriate paperwork and notify the DON & Administrator Revised February 2013

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19. references Protection For Persons in Care Act (2012) Brenda Strafford Foundation Policies & Procedures - Resident Abuse Reporting & Investigation - Abuse Prevention Policy Revised February 2013