Infant Abduction Prevention and Response

Course Description

Security measures and protocols to prevent and respond to infant abductions in healthcare facilities.

This addresses the specific security measures and protocols in place to prevent infant abductions from healthcare facilities. This includes:

• Security systems (e.g., infant tracking bracelets, access control).
• Staff training on abduction prevention and response procedures.
• Regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of security measures.

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course, you will be able to

• Identification/Prevention Measures
• Describe modes of infant/child transportation used in women's and children’s clinical areas
• Identify common traits and behaviours of infant/child abductors.
• Teaching needs for family members related to infant/child security.
• Infant Abduction Emergency Response Procedure

Intended audience

This course is recommended for all personnel assigned in patient care areas.