Safe Haven Laws: lack of awareness, misinformation, and shortfalls in resident education

Ryan, Mary; Caputo, Nicholas D.; Berrett, O.

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2013.10.015

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“…The literature identifies a lack of staff knowledge on Safe Haven infants, roles during Safe Haven events, and feelings of unpreparedness during Safe Haven events. 3,5 This research aligns with the observed low mean overall pretest survey score of 2.5, showing low pre-education and pre-policy knowledge. After policy and education distribution, the overall mean posttest survey scores were 4.5, with a P value of less than .001, concluding with statistical significance of the results and increased staff knowledge.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…The literature identifies a lack of staff knowledge on Safe Haven infants, roles during Safe Haven events, and feelings of unpreparedness during Safe Haven events 3,5. This research aligns with the observed low mean overall pretest survey score of 2.5, showing low pre-education and pre-policy knowledge.…”

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confidence: 72%

“…These rare events can cause miscommunication and uncertainty, leading to delayed patient care,3 magnifying the need and importance of every staff member to understand their role and act quickly when these events occur. Many facilities lack Safe Haven drills or may not be familiar with Safe Haven laws or policy and protocol needed to care for the surrendered infant 3,5. These quick actions are essential since one study identified that more than half of surrendered infants have medical abnormalities 6.…”

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“…Many facilities lack Safe Haven drills or may not be familiar with Safe Haven laws or policy and protocol needed to care for the surrendered infant. 3,5 These quick actions are essential since one study identified that more than half of surrendered infants have medical abnormalities. 6 Acting quickly in a Safe Haven scenario can prove beneficial and lifesaving for those special needs infants.…”

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Journal of Perinatal &Amp; Neonatal Nursing

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Background: Neonaticide is the leading cause of death for infants younger than 24 hours. Since Safe Haven laws have been in place, a large reduction in infant deaths has occurred. A literature review concluded that many healthcare staff members are unknowledgeable regarding Safe Haven infants, laws, and surrendering events. This lack of knowledge could lead to delayed care and poor patient outcomes. Methods:The researcher used Lewin's change theory to conduct a quasi-experimental study using a pre/posttest design. Results: Data revealed a statistically significant increase in staff knowledge of Safe Haven events, roles and teamwork after a new policy, an educational intervention, and a simulation intervention occurred. Conclusion: Safe Haven laws have assisted in saving thousands of infants' lives since 1999 by allowing mothers to legally surrender their infant to any place deemed safe by the state's law. Because of this, healthcare staff should be knowledgeable of their roles and responsibilities during a relinquishment. Safe Haven policies, annual education, and annual simula-

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Section: Objectives and Aimsupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 72%