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Combatting Elder Abuse in Long-Term Care: Challenges and Opportunities of Electronic Monitoring

Bill of Health

Given this growth, preventing elder abuse must be at the forefront of policymaking. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized elder abuse as a “serious” problem that is commonly occurring, yet significantly underreported, in the U.S. who are charged with overseeing regulatory compliance.

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Preventing Elder Abuse: Ethical Duties in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

Among the most urgent concerns is the prevention of elder abuse. Safeguarding residents from abuse is not just a legal obligation. In the context of assisted living, elder abuse can manifest in many ways: Physical Abuse This involves the use of force that results in bodily injury, pain, or impairment.

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Reporting Elder Abuse on the Claim

AIHC

Part 4 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joy Rose , MSA, RHIA, CCS, CHA, CHPS ICD-10-CM Rules for Coding Abuse World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was June 15. It is not uncommon for providers to evaluate suspected or confirmed cases of elder abuse.

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Elder Abuse Awareness for the Healthcare Workforce

AIHC

Part 1 in a series of articles to support World Elder Abuse Awareness Written by Joanne Byron, BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS Please feel free to repost, print and make available to your workforce members. Detecting elder abuse can be difficult. Victims are fearful and anxious.

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Empowering Elder Justice Training

American Medical Compliance

This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the most considerate and compassionate care regarding the empowerment of elder justice. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

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Elder and Domestic Violence Abuse Reporting Training

American Medical Compliance

In this comprehensive Elder and Domestic Violence Abuse Reporting course, participants will learn about the different types of abuse, mandatory reporting laws, and best practices for supporting victims. Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions.

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Making Sense of Older Americans Act Updates

MedTrainer

If your healthcare organization works with OAA-regulated agencies, it may be time to refresh employee compliance training around emergency preparedness, preventing elder abuse, and avoiding conflicts of interest. The majority of abuse is done by caregivers either in the elder’s home or a care center.