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Elopement--exposure and control.

The Journal of Long Term Care Administration

|January 1, 1993

Summary

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Nursing homes can reduce resident elopement risks by implementing a comprehensive risk-management plan. This includes staff education, alarm systems, and regular plan critiques to ensure safety and minimize liability.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Care
Healthcare Management
Patient Safety

Background:

Resident elopement from nursing homes poses significant safety risks and liability concerns.
Effective risk management strategies are crucial for protecting vulnerable residents.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline a structured approach for nursing homes to minimize elopement exposure.
To provide actionable steps for enhancing resident safety and facility security.

Main Methods:

Developing a written elopement risk-management plan.
Establishing screening criteria for high-risk elopement residents.
Implementing staff education on identifying and responding to potential elopers.
Utilizing alarmed egress points and investigating door alarms promptly.
Conducting elopement drills and post-incident critiques for plan refinement.

Main Results:

A systematic approach to elopement prevention enhances resident safety.
Proactive risk management minimizes liability for nursing home facilities.
Continuous evaluation and refinement of the elopement plan are essential.

Conclusions:

A well-defined and regularly updated elopement risk-management plan is vital for nursing homes.
Balancing a home-like environment with robust safety measures is achievable.
Implementing the outlined strategies can significantly reduce elopement incidents and associated risks.