Babies and Children

How do you evacuate a Childcare Centre or a Hospital Maternity Ward?

Suppose an emergency occurs in a Child Care Centre, Hospital Maternity Ward, or NICU where babies and infants are cared for. In that case, getting everyone out safely is challenging, particularly where vertical travel is involved, such as stairs. Because babies and children all require extra assistance in an emergency, all evacuation procedures will take longer than usual – so having an escape plan and the right emergency equipment is critical for life safety.

Childcare Centre managers and hospital staff have an ethical and legal responsibility to provide a safe environment for all babies and children in their care. They must ensure that, in the event of an emergency, the necessary evacuation equipment is adequate and available, and that escape plans are effective and practised regularly.

In any emergency, fully evacuating a multi-level hospital or childcare centre is a mammoth task, and planning helps make the job easier and less stressful if it ever happens. Ensuring all staff are well-drilled in what to do and providing them with suitable equipment increases the likelihood of a successful emergency evacuation.

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