Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Wandering and liability revisited.

B D Epstein1

  • 1Miles & Epstein, Denver.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)
|November 4, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Keeping residents safe from wandering is a major challenge for healthcare providers. Liability for wanderer injuries involves complex legal considerations beyond just physical restraints.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A new model for employee relations?

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2001
Same author

Reporting sentinel events. Failure to report adverse incidents can lead to loss of JCAHO accreditation.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1999
Same author

Avoiding wrongful discharge.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1998
Same author

When to offer workers light duty positions.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1997
Same author

Special section: assisted living. Preventing workplace violence: agency issues guidelines for providers.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1996
Same author

Screening restricted by Disabilities Act.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·1995
Same journal

Myth-Busting Medicare for Long Term Care Skilled Services

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
Same journal

The Link Between Falls And Brain Activity.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
Same journal

Eight Characteristics of an Efficient Finance Department.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
Same journal

Finding a Path Through the Acronym Maze.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
Same journal

Shoring Up Section GG Can Protect Outcomes, Payment.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
Same journal

Minimizing Litigation Risks In Skilled Nursing Care.

Provider (Washington, D.C.)·2018
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric care
  • Healthcare law
  • Patient safety

Background:

  • Residents with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, often exhibit wandering behaviors.
  • Wandering poses significant safety risks, including falls, elopement, and other injuries.
  • Healthcare providers face ethical and legal challenges in managing wandering residents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted challenges providers face in ensuring the safety of residents who wander.
  • To analyze the legal and liability implications associated with wanderer injuries.
  • To examine the scope of liability considerations beyond the decision to use physical restraints.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on resident wandering and safety protocols.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of legal precedents and case law concerning liability for patient injuries.
  • Examination of ethical guidelines and best practices in geriatric care.

    • Main Results:

    • Resident wandering presents complex safety and ethical dilemmas for healthcare facilities.
    • Liability for injuries sustained by wandering residents extends to various aspects of care and facility management.
    • Legal considerations encompass negligence, duty of care, and risk assessment, not solely restraint policies.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must adopt comprehensive safety strategies for wandering residents.
    • Understanding the full spectrum of liability is crucial for mitigating risks and ensuring appropriate care.
    • Policies should address prevention, monitoring, and response to wandering incidents, alongside legal preparedness.