Conducting Abuse Investigations
Hours: 1.50
Preventing abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents is always a top priority for healthcare organizations. When an allegation of abuse has been made, an investigation must take place to determine if the abuse has occurred and identify what steps can be taken to prevent further abuse. This course discusses the federal regulations related to abuse and neglect. It also discusses the steps needed to conduct a comprehensive and thorough abuse investigation.
The goal of this course is to educate administrators and nurses in post-acute care with conducting abuse investigations.
A large portion of the information in this module was sourced from Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual last updated in 2017 as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services unless otherwise stated.
Preventing abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of residents is always a top priority for healthcare organizations. When an allegation of abuse has been made, an investigation must take place to determine if the abuse has occurred and identify what steps can be taken to prevent further abuse. This course discusses the federal regulations related to abuse and neglect. It also discusses the steps needed to conduct a comprehensive and thorough abuse investigation. The goal of this course is to educate administrators and nurses in post-acute care with conducting abuse investigations. A large portion of the information in this module was sourced from Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual last updated in 2017 as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services unless otherwise stated.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Florida Assisted Living - General Training
59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online
California Nursing Home Administrator Program - non-P type
This educational offering is approved by the California Nursing Home Administrator Program (NHAP) for full credit as a course relating directly to duties, functions, or responsibilities of the nursing home administrator. Provider # CEP 1701; Course Approval # 1701002-8489. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
American Health Information Management Association
“This program has been approved for 1.50 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.5000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
Describe federal regulations pertaining to abuse and neglect.
Identify the immediate actions that must be taken after an allegation of abuse.
Identify key points to include in the documentation of the investigation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Abuse and Regulatory Requirements
What is Abuse?
Types of Abuse
Risk Factors for Abuse
Review
Signs and Symptoms of Abuse
The Cycle of Abuse
Reporting Requirements
Handling Abuse Cases
Review
Summary
Section 3: Investigating Abuse
What is an Investigation?
Responsibilities of an Investigator
When Do You Conduct an Investigation?
Documenting Your Actions
Conducting an Abuse Investigation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Follow-Up with Abuse Investigations
Organization Investigative File
Maximizing Effectiveness of Investigations
What Can We Learn from the Investigative Process?
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Bobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and developed a passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She obtained her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri then obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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