Wandering is a common behavior among individuals with dementia and other memory conditions, and it can be a major source of stress and anxiety for both patients and their caregivers. In healthcare facilities, it is important to have a plan in place to address wandering and reduce the risk of harm to patients. Developing a wandering prevention plan can help ensure that patients are safe, secure, and cared for, while also providing peace of mind for the patient’s family and caregivers.

Symtech Solutions offers top-rated wandering management solutions for area healthcare facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Learn tips to help you develop a wandering management program, and contact us today!

Identify The Risks

The first step in developing a wandering prevention plan is to identify the risks and vulnerabilities associated with wandering. This includes assessing the physical environment, such as exits, doorways, and staircases, to determine if any of these areas may be a potential danger for a wandering patient. Additionally, it is important to assess the patient’s cognitive and physical abilities, including their mobility and ability to comprehend and follow directions. Once the risks and vulnerabilities associated with wandering have been identified, the next step is to develop strategies to minimize the risk.

Develop Strategies for Wander Management

Strategies for minimizing wandering can include increased supervision, providing a safe and secure environment, and installing additional safety measures, such as door alarms. It is also important to provide patients with meaningful activities and stimulation, as this can help to reduce the urge to wander. Additionally, providing clear and consistent communication to patients about their restrictions and expectations for behavior can help to reduce the risk of wandering.

Awareness by Staff

It is important to provide education and training to staff members on wandering prevention and safety protocols. This can include training on how to respond to wandering behavior, how to safely and effectively redirect the patient, and how to de-escalate any potential conflict. Additionally, providing staff with access to resources, such as wandering prevention protocols, can help to ensure that the facility has a consistent and effective plan in place to address wandering.

How Symtech Solutions Can Help

Symtech Solutions offers top-rated wandering management systems for local healthcare facilities, regional medical centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and more. We work with our customers to develop custom solutions for their needs. Developing a wandering prevention plan is an important step in ensuring the safety and security of patients in healthcare facilities. By assessing risks, implementing strategies to minimize wandering, and providing staff with the necessary resources and training, healthcare facilities can help to ensure that patients are safe and secure, while also providing peace of mind for the patient’s family and caregivers.

GET IN TOUCH TODAY

With decades of experience, Symtech Solutions performs a comprehensive facility analysis. Here, we’ll analyze your healthcare facility, helping you to identify the risks and exit points. Then we’ll present you with our solution. We’ve partnered with Accutech to offer comfortable, wearable bands that use RFID technology to keep your residents safe. This wander prevention system allows your residents to move around safely, while your staff can still focus on providing optimal care. Integrate with your existing nurse call, pager system, or other systems for seamless operation. The bands are easy to clean and operate and alert staff when batteries need to be changed.

If you are interested in partnering with Symtech Solutions for a free consultation on developing a wander management plan for your healthcare facility, contact us today!