New Hire Orientation 2021
Standard – Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation • PC.01.02.09 – The hospital must: • Assess the patient who may be a victim of possible abuse and neglect • Educate staff about how to recognize signs of possible abuse, neglect and/or exploitation and your roles in follow-up (reporting) • The hospital has a policy guiding associates on identifying and reporting suspected abuse and neglect (ADM-RI-601) • Abuse, neglect and exploitation can occur in any age group and crosses all socioeconomic and cultural lines • Abuse can be physical, psychological and/or sexual • Neglect is the intentional or unintentional failure to provide needed care and support. Includes physical protection, nutrition or health care, but can also include human contact and love • Exploitation is the unauthorized use of money or goods for personal gain • Mandated reporters are people who have regular contact with vulnerable people and are legally required to report suspicions directly to the appropriate agency • Many hospital associates are mandated reporters, such as physicians, nurses and social workers • For those of you who are not mandated reporters: • Report any suspicion to your direct supervisor • That supervisor will follow the chain of command for reporting purposes
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