Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

 

Vulnerability

 

Unable to Protect Interests

Harm Through Inaction

 

Abuse Definitions

 

Failure to Act

Infliction of Physical or Mental Injury

Any Sexual Act

Unreasonable Physical Restraint or Isolation

Chemical Restraints

Punishment

Substitution of Treatment

Menacing Conduct

Emotional or Mental Distress

Fiduciary

 

Physical Abuse

 

Physical or Mental Injury

Infliction

Unreasonable Use of Restraint

Isolation

Medication

Acceptable Conduct

Examples

Beating, Hitting, Striking

Unnecessary Restraining

Interference With Decision Making

Ignoring Symptoms

Indicators of Abuse

 

Sexual Abuse

 

Consent

Incapable of Resisting or Declining

Prohibited Sexual Activity

Examples

Fondling

Engaging in Pornography

Unnecessary Nudity

Exposing Oneself

Indicators of Abuse

 

Verbal/Emotional Abuse

 

Emotional or Mental Distress

Dehumanizing Communication

Hearing and Viewing Distance

Examples

Humiliation

Using Demeaning Labels

Intimidation

Threatening Violence

Ridiculing Condition

Sexual Harassment

Threatening Withdrawal of Services

Indicators of Abuse

 

Neglect

 

Failure or Omission

Ensure Safety

Avoid Physical and Mental Harm

Repeated Incidents

Examples

Failure to Act Responsibly

Failure to Provide Proper Care

Failure to Protect From Social and Physical

Danger

Failure to Maintain Minimum Requirements

Failure to Provide Adequate Medical Services

Indicators of Neglect

 

Exploitation

 

Misappropriation

False Representation

Lawful Execution

Examples

       Mismanagement of Funds

Stealing

Giving Away Private Property

Withholding Funds

Coercing

Forging

Indicators of Exploitation

 

Reporting

 

Responsibility

Guilt and Innocence

Protecting Clients

Suspected Abuse

Immediate Reporting

Investigation

Civil Liability

Aversive Action Against Employees

Failure to Report

Exploitation is a Crime

Reporting Anonymously