The Joint Commission implemented new workplace violence prevention requirements for assisted living communities, nursing care centers and office-based surgical practices accreditation programs starting on July 1, 2025. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization that offers global accreditation programs for health care organizations, public health agencies, health ministries and others to improve the quality […]
Rising Incidents of Violence in Senior Living Communities Senior living workplace violence has become alarmingly common. Healthcare and social service workers are five times more likely to suffer serious workplace violence injuries than workers in other industries. 1,4 In fact, nursing aides in long-term care facilities experience the highest rate of workplace attacks of any profession1. Frontline staff in nursing […]
Winter months bring unique challenges for senior living communities, with increased risks of elopements, falls, and cold-related health issues. By addressing these dangers proactively, communities can protect residents and provide peace of mind for families. A 2023 report by the Washington Post found over one hundred deaths out of 2,000 adults who wandered away from […]
The Washington Post recently did an investigation that found over 2,000 adults wandered away from senior living centers in the US from 2018 to 2023 which resulted in almost 100 deaths. The total number of elopements and deaths are likely undercounted because most states do not have specific licensing regulations for wander management and not […]
Three Wander Management Essential Components Wander management systems are critical in healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes to ensure the safety of residents and patients who may be at risk of wandering. The system is designed to detect, track and alert staff when a patient or resident attempts to exit a designated area […]
As a senior living community, the safety of your residents is of utmost importance and so are having reliable wander management solutions. The most vulnerable population of a community are those who suffer from dementia or other cognitive disorders. That’s why it’s essential to have a reliable wander management system in place to ensure their […]
