If a baby is left at a hospital within the parameters of the Safe Place for Newborns program, rather than abandoned at a dangerous place, the mother will not be prosecuted for abandonment or neglect. May be given information that the hospital deems appropriate. Incorporating the Safe Place for Newborns program generally requires only minor adaptations in a hospital's procedures. Hospital administrators will need to adjust applicable hospital procedures and protocols. For some hospitals, this has included seeking approval from the Hospital's Board of Directors.
Most hospitals train all hospital personnel.
A young woman in crisis may be more likely to leave her baby with a secretary as she is a nurse or doctor. We also have a set of documents that may be helpful including sample hospital procedures and legislation. Copyright 2001 Safe Place for Newborns. All rights reserved.