UC Davis Health System is utilizing new state-of-the-art security, the Hugs system.  The Hugs system is an electronic system designed to protect infants and children from the threat of abduction while in the hospital.  Hugs creates a “safe area” where infants and children are monitored at all times.  The system generates alarms when an infant or child is removed from the “safe area”, when a tag has been tampered with or when the tag has not been seen by the system for a period of time.

Completion of this module is the first part of the training for the Hugs infant/child security system. In order to complete the training, staff will demonstrate correct application of the device and strap, review the HUGS Infant/child Security Program policy and its attached procedure (Hospital Policies and Procedures #3302), and review the brochure, "Safeguarding infants and children in the hospital: Guidelines for parents".  For Davis 7 staff see binder on the unit with check-off sheet and additional materials.

Davis 7 Pediatrics staff should complete the following sections of the online module listed below:

• Introduction
  • How to use this course
  • About infant abduction
  • About the Hugs system
• Tags
  • Using the tag
• Using the software
  • Main screen
  • Basic procedures
  • Responding to alarm
• Optional features
  • Using the Baby Sense feature

To begin, log into HealthStream, click on the Catalog tab and search for Hugs. A computer with sound and media player is necessary. The Davis 7 report/break room computer is so equipped. Staff may also arrange to use computers in the Center for Nursing Education by calling 734-9790.

If you cannot login or need help, please contact us by email at: cnereg@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu