Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment

These five short modules cover topics relevant to the management of cases of elder mistreatment in the emergency department. We recommend completing Module 1: Introduction to Elder Mistreatment and the EMED Toolkit before starting any of the Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment modules.

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Caregiver Burden

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Module 2 This module will provide a brief overview of caregiver burden among those caring for older adults, including how this issue relates to the problem of elder mistreatment. Learning Objectives By the end of this module, ED care providers will be able to: Attendance at this course does not…
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Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Decision-Making Capacity

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Module 3 This module will provide a brief overview of decision-making capacity among older adults within the health care context, including how it relates to the problem of elder mistreatment. Learning Objectives By the end of this module, ED care providers will be able to: Attendance at this course does…
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Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Delirium, Dementia, and Depression

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Module 4 This module will provide a brief overview of delirium, dementia, and depression among older adults, including how each condition relates to the problem of elder mistreatment. Learning Objectives By the end of this module, ED care providers will be able to: Attendance at this course does not indicate…
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Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Lessons from Forensic Nursing

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Module 5 This module will provide a brief overview of the field of forensic nursing, with a focus on some important ways it can inform elder mistreatment screening and response. Learning Objectives By the end of this module, ED care providers will be able to: Attendance at this course does…
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Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Falls and Medications

Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment: Module 1 In this module, we work through the case of Mr. Smith, an older adult who has fallen – a familiar situation on nearly every ED shift. This module will help you think critically about assessing his injuries and planning for safe discharge. Learning Objectives By the end of…
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Elder Mistreatment Emergency Department Toolkit

February 21, 2022
The National Collaboratory to Address Elder Mistreatment

Easy-to-use resources to help Emergency Department staff identify and address mistreatment in older adults. Developed by the National Collaboratory to Address Elder Mistreatment.

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