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Abuse and Neglect by Staff
Perceived and actual abuse of clients is an industry issue. Find information to prevent, identify and deal with abusive staff.
Preventing, Monitoring and Identifying Abusive Behavior by Your Staff
The long-term care industry is vastly misunderstood and usually lumped together as one entity. Most suffer from the image that carries over from perceptions of skilled nursing facilities - not only is a facility the place people go to die but that it is also a place where elders are abused. Actual statistics do not support the perception of...
What is Abuse?
The home care industry is literally exploding as consumers, government and payers look to “aging in place” (aging in home) as a more desirable and less costly alternative to long-term care in assisted and nursing facilities. Your client facing employees are your number one asset and the face of your brand. That brand, your reputation, and your...
Reporting Elder Abuse
If you suspect elder abuse in any situation, whether it’s in a private home or a residential or medical facility, the most important thing you can do to help is report it. Many victims of elder abuse feel shame and fear, and may not be able to report elder abuse themselves.