WANDER MANAGEMENT Wandering is a common behavior among elderly patients with dementia and other cognitive impairments. It is a major safety concern in nursing homes, as it can lead to falls, injuries, and elopement. Therefore, patient wander management is crucial to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. According to a source, some of the key steps in managing wandering behavior in nursing homes include identifying those at risk for wandering, creating an individual plan of care to manage wandering, maintaining adequate staffing to ensure each resident’s safety, providing a safe place to wander, providing lounge areas for residents to stop and rest while wandering, and keeping walking paths uncluttered and well-lit. In addition to these measures, technology can also play a vital role in patient wander management. For instance, the WanderGuard BLUE system provides a sophisticated yet simple solution for senior patients and resident safety to protect those at risk of elopement. This system can help prevent wandering by alerting staff when a resident attempts to leave a designated area or exit the building.
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