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Security challenges and risk management strategies for child abduction

Linda Glasson1, Fay A Rozovsky, Meg Gaffney

  • 1Virtual Group, USA.

Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
|April 16, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Preventing infant and child abduction from hospitals is crucial. Implementing robust security plans and liability coverage is essential for managing this high-profile risk.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare security
  • Risk management in hospitals

Background:

  • Infant and child abduction poses a significant risk to healthcare facilities.
  • Such events can cause severe emotional and financial distress to families, staff, and the community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for comprehensive security measures in hospitals.
  • To emphasize the importance of liability coverage in mitigating the impact of abductions.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a conceptual analysis of hospital security risks.
  • It reviews existing literature on infant and child abduction incidents in healthcare settings.

Main Results:

  • While statistically uncommon, infant and child abductions are high-profile incidents with devastating consequences.
  • Effective security plans and adequate liability coverage are vital for risk management.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitals must prioritize and invest in robust security protocols to prevent abductions.
  • Proactive risk management, including security and liability planning, is essential for protecting patients and the institution.

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