MEM508 - Wandering & Elopement in Long-Term Care (1.0 HR)
Health care workers in long-term care are responsible for the health and safety of residents. This course highlights common wandering and elopement behaviors of residents while placing an emphasis on prevention and response measures within the facility.
Purpose: Health care workers in long-term care are responsible for the health and safety of residents. This course highlights common wandering and elopement behaviors of residents while placing an emphasis on prevention and response measures within the facility.
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Define wandering and elopement
2. Identify residents at risk for elopement
3. Discuss which methods are helpful in preventing elopement
4. Explain components of an effective elopement prevention and response plan
Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 1.0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 1.0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 1.0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.
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