Certificate of Patient Abuse and Neglect Prevention in Healthcare (CPANAP). The number one job of health care practitioners is to keep patient’s safe. Yet, often, practitioners find themselves in conundrums where patients are harmed by the people they trust to help them heal. There are detrimental ramifications for offenders of patient abuse, in addition, patients often report experiencing trauma and long-term suffering as a result. All medical practitioners and caretakers should be trained to recognize the signs of abuse and should comply with CMS guidelines and regulations as outlined in this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Define abuse and neglect in a healthcare environment
• Outline laws, standards and conditions relative to patient abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Explain how to recognize signs of patient abuse
• Describe how to accurately report cases of abuse
• Detail how to maintain professional boundaries
• Discuss case studies and consider prevention techniques

AVERAGE STUDY TIME: 1-3 Hours

AUDIENCE: This program is intended as a professional development course of study for providers, practice managers, consultants, medical staff, students in healthcare programs and others addressing medical site administration.

ACCREDITATION: This course is fully accredited for continuing education, NCPD/CME and credential renewal for Physicians/PAs, Nurses/RNs/LPNs, CHCIOs, CAHIMs and CPHIMs managers. Click relevant CE button below for credit information.

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