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Abuse and Neglect Regulations for Health Care Providers

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Starts at: April 19, 2024 10:00am ET
Ends at: April 19, 2024 12:00pm ET
Free Admission

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Description

Recognizing and reporting cases of Abuse and Neglect is both a legal and ethical requirement for health care providers in all states. Abuse has been detected at higher rates within specific groups in the population including children, women, elderly LGBTQ and vulnerable (handicapped) individuals.  The program reviews the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.  Screening forms for assessment as well as the mandatory forms MD Form #180 and numbers for reporting will be discussed. The forum allows for Q & A and open discussion. 

Intended Audience

RDH and RDH students

Contact

Person: sburgee1@umaryland.edu
Email: cwisnom@umaryland.edu

Targeted Populations

A variety of the listed populations will be discussed at this event.

  • Children (ages 0 to 12)
  • Older Adults (ages 50 and over)
  • Women
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual
  • Transgender, Non-Binary, Other Gender

Topics

A variety of the listed topics will be discussed at this event.

  • Other biomedical prevention
  • reporting abuse
  • Oral health
  • reporting abuse
  • Community linkages