Elopement Prevention:

Strategies for Preventing Wandering and Elopement

Earn NHA (NAB), RN, LVN, CNA CEUs

Unsafe wandering and the risk for resident elopement is a significant concern for both Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities. This is an especial concern for those caring for residents with cognitive impairment and dementia. The purpose of this course is to provide facility staff with the knowledge, skills and abilities to reduce the potential for unsafe wandering and elopement among cognitively impaired residents.

• identify environmental, situational and human factors which may contribute to unsafe wandering and elopement among residents with dementia;
• manage wandering behaviors in a way that respects resident dignity and autonomy;
• identify environmental adaptations that may prevent unsafe wandering and reduce the risk of elopement.

Cost - $24 (includes Continuing Education Credit and Certificate)

Mariposa Training is proud to support those who care for the elderly with a large selection of courses available to meet your

training and education needs.

We have classes in both English AND Spanish!

Our library of over 75 classes includes:

* Understanding Dementia and Dementia Related Behaviors (English and Spanish Languages)

* Non-Drug Approaches to Dementia Care

* Supporting the Resident with Challenging Behaviors

* Fall Prevention

* Our Angry Resident: Causes and Creative Approaches to Care

* LGBTQ Sensitivity Training (English and Spanish Languages)

* Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (English and Spanish)

* Infection Prevention (English and Spanish Languages)

* Activity Programming

* Preventing Abuse and Neglect

* Resident Rights



* Grievances

* Supporting the Challenging Family

* Culture Change

and many, many more!