The purpose of this course is to increase your awareness of the forms, signs and risk factors of abuse and neglect of older adults. It aims to encourage you to participate in the prevention of abuse and neglect and reflect on your own attitudes and behaviours when caring for older adults.
This module is designed to educate everyone involved in the delivery of care to older adults. It is based on the RNAO best practice guideline Preventing and Addressing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Person-Centred, Collaborative, System-Wide Approaches.
This module is designed for nurses, other health-care providers and
supervisors who work with older adults and their families. It is also
appropriate for nursing students and educators.
This module will highlight the importance of recognizing risk factors
and signs of abuse and neglect, the role of additional assessments and
consultations, your legal and professional responsibilities, and
information about developing individual plans of care.
Issues of abuse and neglect are often complex. Ethical issues arise, and
sometimes there is a concern about the older adult's capacity to make
decisions. Often the right course of action is unclear and you may have
mixed emotions. This module provides examples of complex situations and
general guidance on how to address these challenges.
The Knowledge Check is a quiz based on information covered in all four modules above.
It is recommended that you complete all four modules before attempting the quiz, as the modules contain valuable information, examples, resources and learning activities that nurses and other health-care providers need to know to better understand how to prevent and address abuse and neglect of older adults.