Sentinel Data
What is the total # of healthcare related infant abductions in the USA?
345
When was the abduction?
7PM / Shift change
What issue was there with the hallways?
they were open access
Where did the abductor leave to?
The stairwell
If a nurse see's a near miss, what should they do?
REPORT it
When was the last reported NY hospital abduction?
1987
What malfunctioned?
tracking device
How much security education did the mom have?
none!
how quick should you call a code pink after noticing a baby is missing?
ASAP!
How can a nurse address gaps in patient education?
assess patient education levels + provide reeducation
How many infants under 6 are still missing?
16
What was the abductors disguise?
Scrubs/fake ID
it was during shift change
A child abduction from a hospital is a _______ event?
Sentinel
How can a nurse help prevent security system and technology failures
verify security tag function
How many Hospital-specific U.S. abductions (1964-2025)?
140
What was the abductors lie for taking the baby?
Check up on another floor
What unit did the abduction occur on?
Mother/Baby
This Sentinel event can lead to patient _____ and family _____
Patient harm and family trauma
Name 3 things on our new nurse checklist
Did I…
Match the ID bands
Test the RFID
Document teaching
Report any suspicious persons
Verify Photo ID on discharge
What was the source of national abduction stats?
National Center for missing and exploited children
REAL CASE: how was Marlene abducted?
A code was called after how long?
30 min
What is the role of hospital security in this event?
Allowing the “fake” nurse into the hospital & unit
Poor surveillance
What are the shortcomings of the Smart sense band?
shortcomings:
Reliance on proper installation and maintenance
Still requires staff alertness and promptness in their action