Regulatory and Litigation Risks of Elopement

Elopements place nursing homes and assisted living facilities at great risk. When a resident exits the building undetected and the individual is unsafe to be out of the facility environment without supervision, it is very dangerous for the resident. The resident is alone in an uncontrolled environment and he or she lacks the skills and/or mental capacity for self-protection. Elopements have resulted in resident deaths, significant injuries and exposure to extreme heat and cold. Facilities can be the subject of negative national new stories related to resident elopements, be the subject of malpractice lawsuits and receive significant regulatory citations with large monetary sanctions.
Source: Caring for the Ages - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: LEGAL ISSUES Source Type: news