Describe the procedures for maintaining patient safety during community activities.

Description should include

• inpatient
  • responsibilities of the healthcare team during such activities
  • description of appropriate activities
  • response to a patient elopement
• outpatient
  • responsibilities of the healthcare team during such activities
  • description of appropriate activities
  • response to a patient elopement.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the MHT’s responsibilities during a craft activity?
• What types of activities are appropriate for a patient in an outpatient facility?
• What is an elopement? How should a mental healthcare worker respond to an elopement?