Required under CCR §87411 and §87705, this RCFE-specific elopement plan covers risk assessment, environmental safeguards, monitoring protocols, and a complete 8-step emergency response procedure.
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Elopement refers to a resident leaving the facility without staff knowledge or authorization, often associated with dementia or cognitive impairment. California regulations require written prevention and response plans for any facility serving residents at risk of wandering or elopement.
CCR §87411 requires facilities to have written procedures for missing residents. CCR §87705 adds specific requirements for facilities serving residents with dementia, including environmental modifications, supervised activities, and elopement response protocols.
Required safeguards typically include door alarms on all exit points, proper signage to reduce wandering to exits, secured exterior doors accessible only by staff, and fenced or enclosed outdoor areas. Your specific requirements depend on your resident population and facility layout.
CDSS does not specify an exact response time, but best practice (and what surveyors expect) is immediate response: a search of the facility within minutes, contact with emergency services if not located within 10-15 minutes, and notification to CDSS and the responsible party as required.
Yes. The elopement prevention plan includes a per-resident risk assessment tool that should be completed for every resident who has a history of wandering or who is assessed as at risk during the pre-admission appraisal.