Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital will host a one-hour "Infant and Pediatric Abduction Prevention Seminar" with safety practices designed specifically for the hospital setting.
The free seminar – taught by representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and in conjunction with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, in the Cascade Room of Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital.
Topics include:
- General recommended hospital infant/pediatric safety practices
- Profiling of abductors
- Staff response during potential abduction
- What to do/not do during an abduction scenario
- How to handle public participation
- When to "lock down"
Medical professionals and hospital staff from across Central Louisiana – along with interested members of the community – are encouraged to attend. The course has been approved for one contact hour for nurses.
To RSVP, please call (318) 769-3512.