Description

As the aging population continues to grow, it is crucial to provide healthcare professionals education on different types of elder abuse and how to identify it in the healthcare setting to better protect the elderly population. Initially, it may be difficult for healthcare workers to detect elder abuse in patients due to lack of time spent with patients and the patient’s inability to be direct about what they may be experiencing. This case study exploration will help medical-surgical nurses identify elder abuse in their patient population.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to differentiate between the different types of elder abuse.

Learning Engagement Activity:
Identify the "best practices" described in the article and discuss how these could be implemented in your work area/facility.

Contact hours available until 12/31/21.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author(s), editor, editorial committee, content reviewers, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This session is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN).

Anthony J Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number CEP 5387.

This article was reviewed and formatted for contact hour credit by Michele Boyd, MSN, RN, AMSN Education Director.