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The Beth Israel Hospital Elder Assessment Team – Gerontologist, 1986
Describes a hospital-based multidisciplinary team designed to assess and respond to cases of suspected abuse or neglect of elders from both institutional and community settings. Presence of the team has increased the hospital staff's awareness of elder abuse and neglect, as well as their willingness to refer suspected cases for further assessment.…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Geriatrics, Hospitals, Institutional Evaluation
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Anetzberger, Georgia J.; Palmisano, Barbara R.; Sanders, Margaret; Bass, David; Dayton, Carol; Eckert, Sharen; Schimer, Maria R. – Gerontologist, 2000
Describes a two-year collaborative project that improved the reporting and management of potential and suspected elder abuse situations involving persons with dementia. The educational curriculum and cross training program as well as the handbook for caregivers are discussed. Project organization, implementation, and evaluation are also discussed…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum, Dementia, Elder Abuse