New Elder Abuse policy for Cork
University Hospital
A new policy for Cork University Hospital (CUH) on the management of elder abuse will be launched by Dr. Michael O Connor, Chairperson, Division of Geriatric Medicine at CUH on 15 October 2008.
The policy, entitled ‘Policy and Procedure on the management of elder abuse by all healthcare staff in Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital’will be given to front line staff in the Geriatric and Emergency Departments and also made available in other departments in the hospital.
It is anticipated that the policy will be rolled out in the Mercy University and South Infirmary Victoria Hospitals in the coming months.
The document outlines the various forms of abuse and provides step by step instructions on how hospital staff should proceed if a disclosure of abuse is made or if they have concerns regarding a patient.
Elder abuse, which includes physical, emotional/psychological, acts of neglect/omission, financial/material, sexual or discrimination, is defined as; “A single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person or violates their human and civil rights.” (Protecting Our Future: Report of the Working Group on Elder Abuse 2002)
Further information from: National Communications Unit, HSE South.Tel: 021-4923567/3736 Email: communications@hse.ie
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SOURCE: Health Service Executive
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