Responding to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) Policy
MP0121/19 - Responding to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) Policy (pdf 127KB)
Applicable to: Health Service Providers, excluding Health Support Services and PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA
Description:
Older people are significant users of health and disability support services. Early identification of clients who are vulnerable to elder abuse can result in an increase in their safety and health outcomes. Thus, health professionals are well placed to identify and respond to a person experiencing elder abuse.
The purpose of this Policy is to:
- ensure consistent standards for relevant Health Service Providers with regard to identifying and responding to elder abuse
- support early detection of elder abuse
- reduce incidences of elder abuse.
Date of effect: 03 September 2019 to
Policy Framework
Clinical Services Planning and Programs
Guideline Responding to the Abuse of Older People (Elder Abuse) (pdf 624KB)