PCOA-RN 9: Mistreatment Detection in Older Adults

By: Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Price

$20.00

Credits

1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours

Target Audience

  • Interprofessionals
  • Registered Nurses

Description

This course defines different types of elder mistreatment and identifies strategies for detection.

Overview

After completing this course, practitioners will understand the important role RNs and other interprofessional team members have in recognizing and reporting elder mistreatment, and the significance of interdisciplinary interventions to address this issue in health care settings.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop an understanding of different types of elder mistreatment.
  2. Identify strategies for detecting mistreatment.
  3. Recognize the important role of health professionals in reporting suspected mistreatment.
  4. Recognize the importance of interdisciplinary interventions in addressing elder mistreatment.

Connect with our team

nursing.hign@nyu.edu

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