2021
DOI: 10.54531/ihqq5470
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56 ‘Abducted Baby’ Simulation: Testing the System to Optimize Patient Safety on a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Abstract: Infant abductions are rare distressing events. The Care Quality Commission recently highlighted inadequate protective measures in other trusts as a cause of major concern The aim of the study was to test our existing patient safety system in a real-life situation looking at human factors and equipment functionality.An activated baby tag was placed on a mannequin which was then put into a pram. A member of staff in disguise (the ‘abductor’) pushed the pram out of the neonatal unit by ‘tailgating’ another member… Show more

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