Elopement

Angie Szumlinski News

That dreaded phone ringing at 3:00 am, charge nurse on memory care unit, resident cannot be located. Your protocol for “missing resident” is in place, staff are trained and have done a great job initiating a search and following the protocol. Resident has not been located. As you drive to the center, you are on the phone with the local …

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AAPACN Article on Elopement

Angie Szumlinski Health

If you are a member of The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN), check out their website for the article Elopement Prevention Starts With Risk Assessment and Care Planning and read Angie’s thoughts on elopement prevention. This article is member-only content.