Security Threats to People and Property

Elopement. refers to a patient leaving a medical facility unsupervised and unnoticed, especially when they are unable to make safe decisions on their own due to medical conditions.

Wandering. involves a patient moving about the facility in a confused or disoriented state, potentially leading to them exiting the facility.

The Search-Team will always include onsite Uniformed Security, BRT members, and the Visitor Coordinator posted at the Visitor Desk.

Scenario Specific Team Members:

Clinic Staff:

If the Code-Pink originates from a clinical appointment the Provider and any additional clinic staff will assemble at the Visitor Desk and be assigned a radio or be paired with a Search Team member.

Research Staff:

If the Code-Pink originates from a research appointment the Research Coordinator at the visit/appointment will assemble at the Visitor Desk and be assigned a radio or be paired with a Search-Team member.

What if the family members of the Missing Person are in the lobby before or after appointments?

In the event the report of a missing person comes from a family member/guardian who is not under the care of a Provider/Clinic Staff or Research Coordinator/ research Staff the Search Team (BRT and Security) will take the lead on response and coordinate responsibility over “sib-sitting” and guardian assisted searches.