Annual Associate Safety Module

Annual Associate Safety Module

Patient Safety

Recognizing and Reporting Abuse

Abuse

? Abuse is not limited to a particular group

? It is found among all racial, ethnic, and

socioeconomic backgrounds.

Abuse of Children

Four Types

? Physical

? Neglect

? Sexual

? Psychological or Emotional

Abuse of Children-Physical

? Any mistreatment of a child that results in harm or injury

? Anyone under the age of 18 years whose physical or

mental health and welfare is adversely affected by

brutality, abuse or neglect

? Examples

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Beating

Burning

Scalding

Kicking

Hitting with an object

Tying up

Locking in a small space

Abuse of Children - Neglect

? Neglect is the failure to supply the child with adequate

food, clothing, shelter, education, supervision, or

healthcare, providing the parent or guardian is

financially able to do so.

? Lack of

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Proper supervision

Protection

Adequate clothing

A safe place to live

Educational opportunity

Adequate medical and dental care

Proper hygiene

Deprivation of sleep

Leaving a child locked in a closet

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