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Audit Setup and Scope

Inspection scope documented for all newborn care areas critical (required)

Verify the audit includes labor and delivery, postpartum, nursery, and any overflow or transitional newborn locations in scope.

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Inspector identified and unit representative present

Record the inspector name and the staff member accompanying the audit, if applicable.

Date and time of inspection

Capture when the inspection was performed.

Applicable policy or procedure reviewed

Document the newborn identification, security, and abduction response policy used for this audit.

Newborn Identification Banding Accuracy

Newborn ID band present on infant critical (required)

Confirm the newborn is wearing the required identification band at the time of inspection.

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ID band information matches infant record critical (required)

Verify the infant name or temporary identifier, medical record number, date/time of birth, and any facility-required identifiers match the chart and wristband record.

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Parent/guardian band match verified critical (required)

Confirm the newborn band number matches the mother/parent/guardian band or other approved matching identifier process.

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Band condition and legibility acceptable

Check that the band is intact, secure, not twisted, and readable without obstruction or fading.

No duplicate or conflicting identifiers observed critical (required)

Confirm there are no extra bands, mismatched labels, or conflicting identifiers on the infant or crib.

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Security Controls and Access Restrictions

Controlled access points secured critical (required)

Verify nursery, postpartum, and unit entry points are locked or badge-controlled as designed and not propped open.

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Infant security tags active and attached critical (required)

Confirm electronic infant security tags are present, attached per policy, and functioning with no tamper indication.

Yes No N/A

Perimeter doors and exits free of unauthorized bypass critical (required)

Check that emergency exits, stairwell doors, and perimeter routes are not bypassed, wedged, or defeated.

Yes No N/A

Crib and transport equipment security controls in place

Verify bassinets, cribs, and transport devices are used according to policy and do not allow unintended infant removal.

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Staff badge and visitor screening compliance observed

Observe whether staff identification is visible and visitor screening procedures are being followed at the unit entrance.

Alarm System and Monitoring Readiness

Infant security alarm system operational critical (required)

Confirm the alarm panel or monitoring console indicates normal status with no active faults, trouble signals, or disabled zones.

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Alarm audibility and notification verified critical (required)

Verify alarm notification is audible and/or visible in the appropriate response locations per facility procedure.

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Battery backup or power status acceptable critical (required)

Check that the security system shows normal power status and backup readiness where applicable.

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Camera or monitoring coverage confirmed where installed

If the unit uses camera or monitoring technology, verify the view is unobstructed and the system is functioning as intended.

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Recent system test documented

Record the date of the last scheduled infant security alarm test or preventive maintenance check.

Abduction Drill Preparedness and Response

Abduction drill completed within required interval critical (required)

Verify the unit has completed an infant abduction drill within the facility-required timeframe.

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Staff can describe immediate response steps

Confirm staff can state the first actions required for an infant security alert, including notification and containment steps.

Drill documentation complete and reviewed critical (required)

Verify drill date, participants, findings, and corrective actions are documented and routed for follow-up.

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Escalation contacts and code procedure posted or accessible

Confirm the current response contacts, code phrase, or emergency procedure are accessible to staff in the unit.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Newborn Identification and Security Audit

Audit Setup and Scope

Newborn Identification Banding Accuracy

Security Controls and Access Restrictions

Alarm System and Monitoring Readiness

Abduction Drill Preparedness and Response

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