Newborn Safety
Parents as Partners Program
The safety and well-being of our babies is very important to our team – it is one of our top priorities. Our Parents as Partners Program provides layers of safety and protection.
Key elements of the program
- Maternity center staff members all wear easily recognizable photo ID badges with a specialized logo
- All new caregivers will be introduced to you by your nurse
- Your baby will remain in your room, under your direct care and supervision
- Your caregivers and your baby’s physician are the only person who should take your baby out of your room, and you are encouraged to accompany your baby
- You are encouraged to always verify any caregiver with the charge nurse or nurse manager, if you feel unsure
- Our state-of-the-art electronic band system includes a small plastic transmitter that is attached to your baby’s ankle after birth; if your baby is brought close to any of the exit doors, an alarm will sound
- Video cameras, monitored at the nurses’ station, track all unit entries and exits
- Matching ID bands will be placed on the mother, baby and support person right after the birth
- We take baby footprints, thumb prints and infant photos for ID purposes after birth
- Hospital-wide protective system is in place so all staff at Covenant help in your baby’s protection
- Parents are taught Newborn Safety through our maternity classes
- Following the Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Recommendations, we do not publish birth announcements in our local paper