Domestic Violence in LTC

[gardie]

How have you approached preventing domestic violence in LTC? Are there educational programs available for you and where you work? Do you have questions about it? Have you had any incidences of it in your facility? Does your state require a course on it for caregivers?

I am researching domestic violence - signs, symptoms, how to prevent, etc. and want your input. I appreciate your help.

Thanks,

Gardie:)

[CoffeeRTC, BSN, RN]

Do you mean against the residents and families or staff?

[gardie]

Actually all.:wink2:

[leslie :-D]

ltc seems to be an odd setting to be studying domestic violence.

perhaps if it was in an alf, home health or even acute care, it would seem more applicable.

but as it stands, i'm not really understanding how to respond to your question.

leslie

[prowlingMA]

The only case I saw as an NA was when the wifes Alzheimer's was progressing and she became violent to her husband( who had COPD and was on O2, needed care himself). She had to be moved to the Demetia Unit for his safety.

He actually died only a few weeks later. After stating" she is ok now, I am not needed anymore".

[callmekipling]

I think domestic violence falls generally under elder abuse for most LTC settings.

I have to say, the only domestic abuse I've ever witnessed was verbal and addressed towards a deaf demented woman. I don't even know if that counts.

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

I have seen Domestic violence in LTC, but, in a (minor??) way. Once had a husband who was slapping the face of his wife, because she wouldn't swallow food. Our policy was to notify Social Services, which I did, IMMEDIATELY after stopping in to ask if he needed anything (and placing a CNA in the room with make it look good work). S.S. went in spoke to him for about 5 minutes and came to me stating that he was not abusing his wife, he was feeding her!! At that point I gave up on S.S. and kept a CNA or myself within his view whenever he came in so she would be safe.