assault
an attempt to attack a person by a show of physical force or the act proves that an assault is imminent
drawing blood without consent is assault
misdemeanor
arguement without injury
assault with injury that requires some medical attention
assault with a deadly weapon (but without a serious injury)
domestic violence
sexual battery
felony
assault that requires “serious” medical attention or by strangulation
assault with a weapon with injury the require medical attention
sexual assault
domestic violence with the above categories
restraints
1987 OBRA designed to reduce dependence on restraints
JCAHO and CMS are very strict on limiting the use of restraints
are dehumanizing and ethically “muddy”
are considered a form of elder abuse
have regulatory, civil, and even criminal implications
document, document, document
when to report assault
gun shot injury (federal and state law)
assault on someone under 18
assault on someone 65 or older
murder
invovle
-BB gun
-blackjacts
-air rifle/pistol
-metal knuckle
-bowie knife
-dirk/switchblade
-dagger
-slingshot
-leaded cane
-razor blade
-fireworks
-any sharp pointed instrument
priorities during assault
treat life threatening injuries
provide safety
follow policy for reporting
notify law enforcement (if patient consent)
short term affects of assault
scrapes
bruises
cuts
emotions (in the moment)
moderate affects of assault
fractures
sutures
hospitalization
mental health impacted (sleep)
relationship impacted
life long impact on assault
prolonged medical stay
severe disability
PTSD
occupational change
relocation
lost of relationship
violence
intentional use of physical force or power, threatened, or actual against oneself, another person, or a group or community that either results in or has a likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation
What is interpersonal violence?
a violent act occurs between persons
-family/partner
-community
two types of violence
patriarchal terrorism: domination and control
situational violence: response to conflict
types of interpersonal violence (IPV)
abuse and neglect
-chld abuse and neglect
-elder abuse and neglect
youth violence
bullying
sexual violence
population at greatest risk for IPV
infants and children
older adults
gender and identity
individual risk factors
substance use disorder
mental health condition
neurobiology and genetics
exposure to violence in childhood
sociocultural factors
S/S of person at risk for IPV
story is inconsistent injuries
afraid to provide events
may not be able to recollect events
common comorbidity conditions and injuries
TBI>1 y/o
Shaken baby syndrome
learning disabilities, blindness, seizures,
paralysis
Abdominal injuries may include internal
bleeding
burn from scalding water
burns with a stocking or circular pattern
interprofessional team
provider(s)
nurse
social worker
psychologist or counselor
chaplain
intervention
treat underlying injury or injuries
report suspected IPV
refer victim to a safe house
provide emotional support
collaborative practice referrals
decrease stigma
de-escalation
method to prevent potential violence
-purposeful action
-verbal communications
-body language
maintan safe distance
avoid being alone with an individual who is
combative or potentially violent
know limitation and seek additonal help
move yourself to a safe location
verbal de-escalation
using potentially dangerous or threatening situations in an attempt to prevent a person from causing harm to us, themselves, or others
tactics to help limit the number of staff who might be injured on the job
never use physical force unless trained
physical force
use as a last resort
results in some (you) getting hurt
verbal de-escalation tatics
listening
distracting person
re-focusing person on something esle
changing subject
use humor (sparingly)
motivating the other person
empathizing with person
giving choices
setting limits
listening technique
attending: giving your physical (mental) attention to another person
following: making sure you are engaged by using eye contact (nodding, saying okay, or asking an infrequent question)
reflecting: paraphrasing and reflecting, using the feeling of the other person (empathy)