Domestic Violence Awareness for Healthcare Personnel
Nurses encounter victims of domestic violence or intimate partner violence regardless of where they work. Those who practice in offices, hospitals, clinics, homes, or facilities must be aware that living with domestic violence may be part of a person’s daily life. Even though education for healthcare professionals and routine screening in EDs is mandated, many abused people do not receive needed support. Nurses are able to recognize and help victims, yet do not necessarily receive education about domestic violence. This updated CE module provides information nurses need to increase their understanding of and provide support to people experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence.
The goal of this course is to enhance the ability of nurses in various settings to identify and treat people who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Disclaimer: Images in this course depict violence that has been inflicted on children and adults. They may be disturbing to some learners.
Nurses encounter victims of domestic violence or intimate partner violence regardless of where they work. Those who practice in offices, hospitals, clinics, homes, or facilities must be aware that living with domestic violence may be part of a person’s daily life. Even though education for healthcare professionals and routine screening in EDs is mandated, many abused people do not receive needed support. Nurses are able to recognize and help victims, yet do not necessarily receive education about domestic violence. This updated CE module provides information nurses need to increase their understanding of and provide support to people experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence. The goal of this course is to enhance the ability of nurses in various settings to identify and treat people who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. Disclaimer: Images in this course depict violence that has been inflicted on children and adults. They may be disturbing to some learners.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
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.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 2.00 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 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Physicians will receive 2.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 2.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 2.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio State Medical Board
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 2.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
SHRM Preferred Provider
This course is approved for 2.00 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas HHSC has determined that Relias' submitted training meets or exceeds the minimum standards for HCSSA administrator training in the following categories: Licensed Home Health (LHH), Licensed and Certified Home Health (L&CHH), Personal Assistance Services (PAS), Hospice. Texas HHSC also recognizes Relias provides continuing education for administrators and alternate administrators. This activity is approved for 2.0000 contact hours.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 2.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
List steps ensuring the safety of abused women who decide to leave an abusive environment
Identify the role of intimate partner advocacy in helping victims or survivors to understand that physical, sexual, or emotional abuse is not their fault but an issue of power and control.
Relate direct and indirect questions that broach the subject of violence and abuse with patients, partners, and family members to screen for abuse.
Identify risk factors, signs, and symptoms associated with abuse and neglect across the lifespan.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Prevalence of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence Defined
Complex Trauma
IPV is a Global Public Health Problem
The Etiology of IPV and Abuse
Power and Control
Types of Abuse
Signs of Physical Abuse
Signs of Sexual Abuse
Signs for Other Types of Abuse
Complications of IPV
The Choice to Leave
Lack of Abuse Reporting
Section 3: The Abused or Neglected Child
What are Abuse and Neglect?
Risk Factors
Why Young People Do Not Report Their Abuse
Signs of Abuse
Nursing Interventions
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Protective Custody
The Investigation
Before Abuse Starts
Section 4: Adolescent Dating Violence
Adolescent Dating Violence
Risk Factors
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Assessing for Dating Violence
Planning for Safety
Legal Implications
Prevention Efforts
Section 5: IPV and Abuse During Pregnancy
Signs of Abuse
Screening
Outcomes
Interventions
Section 6: Domestic Violence and the Older Adult
Types of Elder Abuse
Risk Factors
Reluctance to Divulge
Elder Abuse Projections
What Can Nurses Do?
Section 7: Men who Experience Abuse
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Methods of Abuse
Consequences
Support
Section 8: The Nurses’ Role in IPV
Screening for IPV
Ask the Question
Recognize Abuse and IPV
Create a Safe Space
Considerations Before Discharge
Documentation
Medical-Legal Issues
Preventing IPV
Section 9: Clinical Vignette
Evelyn
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Social Workers.
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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