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Date: 20 November 2023 | Blog | Nursing Home Neglect | Elopement | By: Sanga Turnbull
Elopement and injury prevention in nursing homes is not the sole responsibility of nurses or security staff—it is a collective effort that requires the expertise of multiple disciplines. The crux of effective prevention lies in interdisciplinary training programs that incorporate insights and expertise from various fields such as nursing, psychology, social work, and security.
Traditional approaches to elopement and injury prevention often compartmentalize training, focusing narrowly on individual roles within the facility. However, the complexities of elopement and injury prevention necessitate a holistic view that only an interdisciplinary approach can offer. Different disciplines bring unique perspectives and skills to address these challenges in a comprehensive manner.
Risk Assessment
Incorporate methodologies from psychology and social work to conduct in-depth risk assessments for elopement and other injuries.
Preventative Measures
Use nursing protocols and guidelines from professional organizations to implement proactive preventative measures.
Enhanced Problem-solving
Bringing in perspectives from multiple disciplines can result in more effective problem-solving strategies.
Improved Communication
An interdisciplinary training program helps standardize terminology and procedures across different departments, enhancing interdepartmental communication.
Comprehensive Care
A well-rounded approach ensures that all aspects of resident care, from mental health to physical safety, are addressed.
Multiple studies and pilot programs have shown the efficacy of interdisciplinary approaches. For instance, a nursing home that implemented interdisciplinary training saw a 30% reduction in elopement incidents within the first year and a similar reduction in injury rates related to falls.
The complexities of elopement and injury prevention in nursing homes require a multidisciplinary approach. An interdisciplinary training program brings together expertise from various disciplines to provide holistic, effective solutions to these challenges.
Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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Sanga Turnbull is the founder and principal attorney at The Turnbull Law Firm, a Florida law firm helping personal injury victims in Winter Haven and Orlando recover compensation for harm done to them by the negligence of others. The comprehensive personal injury practice at The Turnbull Firm includes all manner of motor vehicle accidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, slip and fall, workplace and industrial accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and more. Injury victims or their families are invited to call The Turnbull Firm for a no-cost, confidential consultation about any potential claims they may have.
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