Elopement Flashcards
1
Q
what is elopement
A
client lvg hospital before discharge or failing to ret’n from off unit activity
2
Q
protocol when client is reported missing
A
unit search
room search
notify physician, security, family and police if necessary
3
Q
when is police assistance requested
A
likely harm self/others
confusion
involuntary admission
under 18 y.o.
4
Q
what must be filled out for all elopements
A
an incident report
5
Q
risks for elopement
A
involuntarily committed suicidal ideation panic response stress in therapy stressors in environment need for illicit substances
6
Q
when pt is under age 18 what should be done
A
family notification
