Elopement Prevention and Response
Tracking # 20-1331643
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Program Objectives:
- Define Elopement vs. Wandering and Exit-Seeking: Differentiate elopement from wandering and exit-seeking using two clear criteria (e.g., intent to leave supervision & breach of a secured boundary).
- Identify Elopement Risk Factors: List five risk factors across cognitive, medical/medication, environmental, and behavioral domains.
- Screen & Tier New Admissions: Screen for elopement risk on admission and assign a facility-defined risk tier.
- Reassess on Triggers: Describe triggers (change in condition, new meds, unit move, etc.) and initiate escalation when present.
- Apply Person-Centered Interventions: Implement two interventions matched to the resident’s life story and known triggers during high-risk times.
- Verify Environmental Safeguards: Check alarms, door status, and sightlines at start of shift; report malfunctions immediately per policy.
- Targeted Rounding & Headcounts: Perform focused rounds and complete headcounts at unit transitions; document frequency and findings.
- Activate Elopement Response Protocol: Announce code, confirm last-known location/time, cover assigned search zone, and report updates at set intervals.
- Safe, Compassionate Re-Approach: Use validation and redirection; ensure safe return and handoff to nurse for assessment.
- Document & Debrief: Record timeline, notifications, assessment, and interventions; participate in post-event debrief with at least one corrective action, assigned owner, and due date.
Course Overview:
This home-study course trains SNF direct-care staff to prevent, manage, and document resident elopement. You'll learn to differentiate elopement from wandering, identify risks, and use person-centered strategies with unit safeguards. The course includes step-by-step checklists and scripts for quick response and documentation. By completion, you'll be able to implement prevention bundles, efficiently coordinate searches, and improve safety and compliance.
$6.00
1 Hours