Preventing Injury Due to Unsafe Wandering and Elopement

Wandering is a common symptom that often develops in patients with dementia and can lead to elopement, which can be dangerous for those with cognitive and mobility deficits. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates 1 in 6 persons with dementia wanders. Join us to hear from a senior risk consultant and life safety expert about how to respond to elopement and reduce the risk of injury.

Learning objectives:

This webinar will provide you with the knowledge to:

  1. Understand the factors contributing to injury due to unsafe wandering and elopement.
  2. Leverage life safety regulations to help keep patients or senior living residents safe from elopement.
  3. Identify strategies to mitigate and respond in the event of unsafe wandering and elopement.
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Presenters
Monica Chadwick Constellation

Monica Chadwick, RN, BSN, LNCC, CPHRM
Sr. Risk Consultant, Constellation

Stanley J Szpytek

Stanley J. Szpytek, Jr.,
President Fire and Life Safety, Inc.