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Re: abuse? |
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Judy |
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Sep 9, 05 - 11:07 PM |
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msdunn9@aol.com |
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 aol |
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There seems to be one in every facility. It will get no better. (sorry to say).
My response to the activities person would be: "if this is abuse and you do not report it then you are as guilty as the person you "claim" abused this resident.". THat is what would be appropriate in my state. I am not sure i would not report this just to cover my ___. As long as you have addressed these issues on the resident's care plan; and as long as these incidents of resident to staff abuse are documented; then you should be covered. It has been most difficult in my state to Not report anything.
If you don't report it; they will cite you; even if you do not think it is abuse. I have come to believe that what we think doesn't count anymore. At least not in Mississippi. Good luck and keep the line of communication open with the resident's family. Be honest with them and if they believe this resident then tell them they may have to take the resident elsewhere and that you will assist them with finding other placement if she is so unhappy. That usually gets them to back off; at least for a few days.
Good luck!!
Judy |
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