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What is the primary focus of safeguarding in long-term care?
What is the role of the Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland?
What is autonomy in the context of long-term care?
What is the purpose of the Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR)?
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How many types of elder abuse are identified?
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What is elder abuse?
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Study Notes
Long-Term Care
- Long-term care can occur at home, within the community, or in a residential facility, providing flexibility based on individual needs.
Safeguarding
- Safeguarding measures aim to lower the risk of harm, uphold human rights, enhance health and wellbeing, and empower individuals to advocate for themselves.
Elder Abuse
- Defined as any single or repeated act, or failure to act, within a trust-based relationship that results in harm or distress to an older person, violating their human rights.
Regulation in Ireland
- The Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) oversees registration, monitoring, and inspection of residential services for older adults to ensure standards are met.
- National Standards serve as a framework for service providers to ensure safe and effective care, in compliance with the Health Act 2007.
Autonomy
- Autonomy highlights the right of older individuals to make personal decisions free from external influence, correlating with their capability to self-govern.
Types of Elder Abuse
- Seven recognized forms of elder abuse include:
- Physical abuse
- Psychological abuse
- Financial abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Organizational abuse
- Neglect
- Discrimination
Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR)
- In Ireland, healthcare professionals utilize the Common Summary Assessment Report (CSAR) during care needs assessments to evaluate and document individuals' requirements.
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Test your understanding of long-term care options and the importance of safeguarding in promoting health, wellbeing, and human rights.
