Journal entry part 1
In identifying the abuse, the following strategies are used: observing the patients and inquire from them what they feel. In Texas any case observed concerning elderly abuse is reported immediately even if it happens in the neighborhood or any other place. The Adult Protective services help the adults prevent and stop abuse, exploitation and neglect. (Altintop & Tatli, 2019). All adults who have reached 60 years and above can report to the phone number (800) 252-5400 or eve call 911. After reporting the issue in Texas, the next thing depends on the place the patient is at that time. In nursing homes, the Texas Department of the Health services in States is contacted. In case of care for a long time in a facility and gets the Funding of Medicaid report about criminal abuse (McHorse, 2019). In case the abuse happens to a patient or victim, not within the hospital institution, then the report should be directed to the Adult Protective Services of Texas. The care provider identifies abuse through physical examination and assessing the patient’s psychology. In Texas, elderly abuse is like a felony, and circumstances are the only determinants of its degree (1,2,3).
When the harm is so serious, then an investigation is crucial. It is mandatory in Texas to report any case of abuse, even if it is just a suspicion. If I suspect abuse in Texas and I fail to report, then it’s possible to be held responsible. Failing to report leads to a conviction of misdemeanor (Class B) (Friedman, Avila, Rizvi, Partida & Friedman, 2017). some of the resources include APS that conducts investigations about neglect, abuse, and exploitation of the elderly through beating. We here in the hospital can assess the patient and do a physical examination to find about injuries. The contact for government actions of Texas as a state is available and I cloud also contact these agencies to help these old people
Journal Entry part 2
The patients are admitted to a rehabilitation hospital because of severe injuries. In Texas, any elderly have to be reported when it is realized about the abuse. The race does not matter for the elderly; they have to be cared for properly. The reports are made on any person. Ethnogeriatrics is a crucial issue in understanding health and aging. The cultural practices influence choices of life and health services. Across cultures, active participation, and support are varied. Cultural norms also affect the clinician-patient relationship. Proper ways of living are essential; for example, the values and beliefs of the people. Diversity is considered by healthcare practitioners when working with the elderly because it may be different due to assumptions and spirituality due to age (Ashford, Naik & Greenbaum, 2020). Genetic diversity is common in generations or a race and thus influences the rate at which the elderly become sick. Some generations are also associated with conflicts, and disputes, therefore, may abuse the elderly.
When it comes to religion, helping in church-related activities and beliefs is a way of appreciating and understanding the perspective of older persons (Pandeya, Bhatt, Bhatta & Bhattarai, 2017). Multicultural issues of health are common in the aging population. Sickly people fall sick more often, and this could be due to genetics following a specific generation. The bruises in whites who may have been harassed can be spotted easily than on dark skin. In terms of the region, an area with resources is likely to screen abused elderly as much as possible while in the poor zones, lack of equipment reduces screening that can be done. Screening materials are crucial in the detection of elderly patients facing such problems of physical abuse. Religion and beliefs make patients dislike some care services and may refuse and hence report that they were harassed, yet the caregiver may be right (Reddy, 2019). However, patients have the right to choose. The skills of caregivers also help when working with a diverse group of patients.
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