Elopement Risk Management: Safety Starts With Us

This course provides a comprehensive examination of elopement as a critical safety concern within the senior living settings. Emphasizing both theoretical foundations and applied practice, the course explores definitions, risk factors, behavioral indicators, and environmental contributors associated with resident elopement. Participants will analyze prevention strategies, review the need for organizational policies, and evaluate the role of interdisciplinary teamwork in maintaining a safe environment. The course also includes structured instruction on conducting elopement drills, documenting outcomes, and implementing continuous quality-improvement measures. Successful completion of the course equips learners with the knowledge and competencies required to support effective elopement prevention and response within their respective communities.

*Please note that this is a virtual course.  The name and email address of the person completing the class must be included in the notes at checkout in order for them to receive the class information.  The link to the class will be emailed out the day before the class takes place.

****Please note that the class on 2/11/26 is for PALA members only.