How many elopement drills must a facility conduct annually?

Facilities are required to conduct a minimum of two elopement drills annually to ensure staff preparedness for potential situations where a resident may leave the facility without authorization. These drills are crucial for assessing and improving response strategies, as they allow staff to practice identifying, responding to, and managing elopement scenarios effectively. Conducting more drills can enhance the readiness of the personnel to handle such events, but the minimum standard set for compliance is two. This approach creates a structured framework for training that balances frequency with practical preparedness.