My mom did that once

She was in the early stages of Alzheimer's, on top of that, the elderly usually get confused and disoriented in the hospital.  I was appalled one night when I went to visit and she was in restraints so I raised all kinds of heck.

Next day is when she made that escape and was found over by the onsite daycare center.  It's very easy, the staff are usuall so distracted.  I'd really try keep an eye on him.  It's a hard line to walk making decisions for their safety but that's part of parenting our parents. 

• Question about a patient escaping from hospital. - No Name
  • It's called eloping........sm - RNwasMT
  • My mom did that once - Nanna23
  • Code Pink where I used to work - sm
  • Leaving hospital - desertflour
  • But this is an 88-year-old man who is confused and sedated...sm - No name
    • Was there an objection by any family members to the use of restraints? - NM
  • Unless patient is on locked ward, they are free to come and go. - ??
  • If he is - MQMTx5
  • Escape from Hos - No Name TOO
    • Slightly long - darwin
      • My family now has a hard and fast rule... (lm) - MT in Novi

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