title: Elder mistreatment assessment as a part of everyday practice.
abstract: The prevention of elder mistreatment can be improved greatly with an effective strategy for assessment with a well-publicized protocol in the care setting involved. There are now several protocols available throughout the country (Figure 2), and it is up to each setting to organize a response that meets their needs while providing for the safety and well-being of the elderly with whom they come in contact.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fulmer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Birkenhauser
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records