Preventing infant abductions: an infant security program transitioned into an interdisciplinary model.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Patient Safety
• Nursing Leadership

Background:

• Infant safety in hospitals is a critical concern.
• Existing infant security plans require continuous evaluation.
• Vulnerabilities in infant protection necessitate proactive measures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze and enhance an existing infant security program.
• To identify and address vulnerabilities in infant abduction prevention.
• To improve interdisciplinary collaboration for infant safety.

Main Methods:

• An interdisciplinary team (nursing, security) was formed.
• A systematic change process was employed to analyze the program.
• Vulnerabilities in the infant security plan were identified.

Main Results:

• Improved communication and role clarity between nursing and security.
• A 17.4% decrease in supply costs within the first year.
• Strengthened infant abduction prevention measures and minimized vulnerabilities.

Conclusions:

• An interdisciplinary approach effectively enhances infant security.
• Systematic analysis identifies and resolves program gaps.
• Proactive infant safety measures are crucial for hospital security.