A resident cannot be located on the unit. What should staff do FIRST?

What information is MOST important to document during a missing resident event?

A resident cannot be located after searching the room, bathroom, and nearby common areas. What should happen NEXT?

Why is immediate supervisor and Administrator and/or DON notification important during a missing resident event?

I have received education regarding Missing Resident and Elopement Prevention procedures, understand my responsibilities during a missing resident event, and understand the importance of timely reporting, communication, and resident safety interventions.