Elder Abuse is any abuse or neglect of persons age 60 and older by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust
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With an aging population comes the risk for elder abuse. Elder abuse is considered a violation of human rights. It is estimated that injuries related to elder abuse cost more than 5.3 billion dollars annually in the U.S. and financial abuse of the elderly costs over 2.6 billion dollars annually
In the United States, more than 10 million women and men are physically abused by an intimate partner, and intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crimes annually
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Learning Objectives After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Define nurse impairment Describe how Florida changed from a punitive to non-punitive approach to dealing with impaired practitioners Outline factors that may put nurses at risk for impairment secondary to alcohol or drug abuse Explain how nurses can gain access to drugs for their own use in the workplace List signs and symptoms of nurse impairment, including those that are cognitive, psychosocial, physical, and job-related State signs that a nurse may be diverting drugs in the workplace for her own use Identify actions surrounding drug or alcohol abuse that are grounds for denial of a nursing license and/or other disciplinary action Recognize the elements of mandatory reporting of an impaired nurse in Florida Identify the steps in making a report or referral about an impaired nurse List the elements of treatment programs for impaired staff Describe criteria for an impaired nurse's return to work Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses and healthcare staff. 2.0 CE for Nurses Start this course! #CE #Courses #RN-LPN #RNs #Ethics #Impairment #Substance-abuse #Drugs #Alcohol #Safety #Dependence
Course Description Trauma is a widespread public health concern in the U.S. resulting from different causes including but not limited to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, acts of violence or war
Course Description The goal of this program is to define and discuss domestic violence, and inform healthcare professionals about the importance of recognizing these cases of abuse. The course provides nurses with the educational tools necessary to screen for and identify domestic abuse, provide the victim with necessary medical treatment, document and report these cases to the appropriate authorities. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Describe the types and signs of domestic violence Identify factors that put victims at risk of being abused Identify factors that put perpetrators at risk for becoming abusive Recognize the various behavioral signs and physical injuries that are consistent with a victim of domestic violence Perform appropriate identification and screening procedures if intimate partner domestic violence is suspected Properly document any injuries, initiate interventions, and provide the victim with various sources of support Intended Audience This educational activity was developed for nurses, case managers and healthcare staff
Course Description The goal of this program is to define and discuss domestic violence, and inform healthcare professionals about the importance of recognizing these cases of abuse. The course provides nurses with the educational tools necessary to screen for and identify domestic abuse, provide the victim with necessary medical treatment, document and report these cases to the appropriate authorities. Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Describe the types and signs of domestic violence Identify factors that put victims at risk of being abused Identify factors that put perpetrators at risk for becoming abusive Recognize the various behavioral signs and physical injuries that are consistent with a victim of domestic violence Perform appropriate identification and screening procedures if intimate partner domestic violence is suspected Properly document any injuries, initiate interventions, and provide the victim with various sources of support Intended Audience This educational activity was developed for nurses and healthcare professionals
Learning Objectives After completing this course, the learner should be able to: Identify the components of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics that address impaired nursing List the risk factors associated with substance abuse Describe progression from sobriety to dependence or addition to drugs or alcohol Explain how staff, especially nurses, can get drugs for their own use in the facility where they work List signs and symptoms of staff impairment, including those that are cognitive, psychosocial, physical, and job-related State signs that a nurse may be diverting drugs in the workplace for her own use Summarize mandatory reporting guidelines Identify the steps in making a report or referral about an impaired nurse Summarize the non-punitive approach to dealing with impaired nurses or other staff Outline the components of rehabilitation for impaired staff Specify criteria for an impaired nurse or other staff member's return to the workplace Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses and healthcare staff. 2.0 CE for Nurses Start this course! #CE #Courses #RN-LPN #RNs #Substance-abuse #Drugs #Alcohol #Impairment #Ethics
Course Description Trauma is a widespread public health concern in the U.S. resulting from different causes including but not limited to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, acts of violence, or war
Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to: Understand the physiological differences between preterm and full term skin List common skin disorders seen in children Recognize the bruising of child abuse and appropriate interventions Describe pressure ulcers seen in the neonate and pediatric population Intended Audience This course is intended for nurses. 1.0 CE for Nurses Start this course!
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