1. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
A B U S E
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2. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
ABUSE:
Willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish.
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3. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Types of Abuse:
Physical
Verbal
Psychological
Sexual
Others
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5. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Unexplained bruises, fractures, burns, or injuries.
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1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

6. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Signs of neglect such as poor hygiene
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

7. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Irrational fears or change in personality
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

8. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Aggressive, withdrawn, or paranoid behavior
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

9. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Aggressive, withdrawn, or paranoid behavior
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

10. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Signs of Abuse:
Resident statements that indicate abuse or neglect
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

11. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.

12. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
PHYSICAL
SELF-NEGLECT
FINANCIAL
VERBAL
SEXUAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL
EMTOTIONAL
NEGLECT
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13. Abuse MUST be reported!!!! Elder Abuse
Disabled adults of any age are protected in North Carolina under State law (N.C. General Statute 108A-102), which mandates that "any person having reasonable cause to believe that a disabled adult is in need of protective services shall report such information." The county departments of social services provide adult protective services under the supervision of the State Division of Aging and Adult Services.
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14. Abuse MUST be reported!!!!
If observed in the resident care facility, stop abuse and report IMMEDIATELY to supervisor if at work.
If observed or have reasonable suspicion of abuse in private life, call the county Department of Social Services where the abuse occurred.
Not reporting is aiding and abetting!
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15. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Residents at risk of being abused:
Noisy residents
Residents who wander
Philandering residents
Socially or logistically isolated residents
Residents with a history of aggressive behavior are at risk to abuse other residents
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16. Legal Parameters of Nurse Aide Work
Perpetrator’s Action…
May be cause for immediate dismissal
If abuse is proven, perpetrator’s name is posted on the NC Healthcare Personnel Registry AND The National Practitioner Data Bank-Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank
May be cause for civil or criminal charges
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Nursing Fundamentals 7243
1.02 Understand nurse aide's range of function as a member of the healthcare team.