Brainstorming is a group dynamic that is used across companies as a technique for solving specific problems, developing new ideas or projects, gathering information, and stimulating creative thinking. This technique proposes that a group of people come together and use their thoughts and ideas so that they can reach a common denominator in order to generate innovative ideas that move a particular project forward. No idea should be dismissed or judged as wrong or absurd, all should be in the compilation or annotation of all ideas that occurred in the process, and then evolve to the final solution.
While performing this technique it is important that all team members take a break when facing a roadblock. This pause is important for renewing ideas and not forcing reasoning.
1. The alarm signs for potential elder abuse in this situation include the submissive behavior and the patient's reliance on her son to answer direct questions. In addition, the fact that the son has the patient's checkbook and forges the signature is troubling and suggests financial abuse. 2. The next steps in reporting suspected elder abuse should include speaking with the patient alone...let the patient know that you simply want to help. If the patient is reluctant, it may signal abuse. If the situation is not urgent, notify adult protective services in the home state.
