What types of safety measures are in place for residents who may wander?
Part of the admission process is to evaluate the resident for a risk of wandering. If our care team determines that a resident may have a tendency to wander, the care plan will include interventions to reduce the likelihood that the resident will wander. In some instances, a bracelet-type device is worn by the resident and an alarm system alerts the staff if the person tries to leave the building. Some of our nursing homes feature enclosed courtyards so that every resident can enjoy the outdoors. This type of courtyard is either enclosed by the building’s exterior or a safety fence blocks the exit. We encourage our residents who tend to wander to participate in activities to keep them focused on an agenda other than wandering.
