Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Flashcards
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Institutional or organizational abuse refers to:
Answer: Systemic abuse or neglect arising from poor practices, rigid routines, or a culture that disregards individual rights within an organization
Institutional abuse involves harmful patterns or cultures within an organization that neglect or violate the rights and dignity of individuals being served.
Which of the following behaviors may indicate an individual is experiencing emotional abuse?
Answer: The individual appears fearful of a specific staff member, shows low self-esteem, or makes self-deprecating statements that are new or worsening
New or worsening fear, low self-esteem, or self-deprecating statements — especially connected to specific staff — are warning signs of emotional abuse.
Under HIPAA, mandatory reporters who disclose protected health information while reporting suspected abuse:
Answer: Are permitted to disclose the minimum necessary information to authorities authorized to receive such reports
HIPAA includes an exception that allows covered entities and mandatory reporters to disclose the minimum necessary information to authorized public officials investigating abuse or neglect.
The 'duty to report' for mandatory reporters means:
Answer: Reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the appropriate authority based on reasonable suspicion, without needing proof
Mandatory reporters must report based on reasonable suspicion alone; they are not required to investigate or confirm abuse before making a report.
Which DSP behavior constitutes professional abuse?
Answer: Deliberately humiliating, threatening, or using excessive force against an individual as a means of control
Deliberate humiliation, threats, or excessive force used to control an individual is professional abuse and is both unethical and illegal.
What is the primary purpose of completing an incident report following suspected abuse?
Answer: To create an official, factual record that supports investigation, protects the individual, and triggers follow-up protective actions
Incident reports create an official record that initiates protective processes, supports investigation by authorities, and helps prevent future incidents.
Which of the following best describes a boundary violation in a caregiving relationship?
Answer: A DSP developing a personal romantic relationship with, accepting financial gifts from, or sharing personal contact information with an individual they support
Boundary violations occur when a DSP crosses professional limits — such as forming romantic relationships, accepting gifts, or sharing private contact details — which can lead to exploitation or harm.