05/14/2026

You Asked... We Answered

You Asked: Is there a resource available to help develop elopement protocols?

We Answered: Yes, Ohio’s Quality Improvement Organization, Superior Health, has developed the Ohio Skilled Nursing Facility Elopement Compliance Toolkit. According to Superior Health, the toolkit provides Ohio nursing homes with practical, survey-ready resources to prevent elopement, ensure resident safety, and demonstrate compliance with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3701-17, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) F689 (Accidents/Supervision), and related reporting and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) expectations. Materials are designed for front line staff, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.