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2. Best Practices for the Identification of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Home Health.

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Pickering CE, Ridenour K, and Salaysay Z

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Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Elder Abuse prevention & control, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, United States, Elder Abuse statistics & numerical data, Home Health Nursing organization & administration, Mandatory Reporting ethics, Vulnerable Populations psychology
Abstract

Elder abuse and neglect (EA/N) affects over 1 million older adults each year, and disproportionately affects persons with dementia and older women. Home healthcare professionals are in an advantageous position to assess for, identify, and report EA/N. Lack of knowledge on EA/N risk factors, assessment tools, and mandatory reporting guidelines often prevent professionals from identifying and reporting EA/N. This article provides practical guidance on EA/N risk factors, assessment tools, and reporting responsibilities that can easily be implemented in practice.

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2016
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