CRMC-West 214 E. 23 St. Cheyenne, WY 82001
CRMC-East 2600 E. 18 St. Cheyenne, WY 82001
Health & Fitness 1620 E. Pershing, Cheyenne, WY 82001

(307) 634-CARE

Infant Security

In order to ensure your infant's security, it is important to follow our security procedures.

Below are some frequently asked questions:

1. How do I know I have the right baby?

• After your delivery, your nurse will put a bracelet on you, and the baby's father.
• The baby will have two bracelets; the number on all four bracelet is the same and is used to verify that you have the right baby.
• Always check and verify the numbers on both your bracelet and the baby's bracelet with the nurse when you receive the baby from the staff and when you give the baby to the staff.

2. Who can I safely give my baby to?

Staff and students must adhere to all of the following when working at the Cheyenne Birthplace:

• wear scrubs unique to the Maternal Child Services Unit
• wear a picture ID, which is visible at ALL times
• wear an additional button that ONLY Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby and Pediatric staff wear.
  
  Note: physicians, residents and other providers do not wear these special scrubs or badges. You should know who your physician(s) is. If you have questions, please ask.

3. What is mother-baby care?

Childbirth is a normal, natural event, but at the same time, mothers and their babies are very different from the other patients in a hospital.

The relationship between a mother and a new baby after the birthing experience is a unique to patient care. To respect the importance of this relationship, CRMC provides mother-baby, or "couplet" care.

Within this concept, one nurse cares for both the mother and the baby together as a couplet. Bonding between mother and baby occurs much earlier, and families are involved and participate in decisions regarding the mother and baby's care.

Breast feeding can occur sooner and is promoted for the health and safety of the baby.

The overall goal of mother-baby care is to live the values of CRMC -- to provide quality patient care and to offer outstanding patient satisfaction.

4. What else can I do to protect my baby?

• HALO System - locks door and elevators, sets off alarm.
• Never leave your baby out of your direct eyesight.
• Know the staff assigned to you and your infant and insist they adhere to security measures.
• Always question people who are taking your baby.
• Never let your baby go with anyone if you are uncomfortable with their identity.
• During your stay in the hospital, infants must be transported in bassinets any time they are outside of your room. Infants should never be carried during their stay.
• Do not give out any information about yourself or your baby over the telephone or to anyone in person unless you absolutely know him or her.
• Ask visitors to abide by visiting hours.
• Do not take your infant to the Family Lounge.
• Exits are locked and video surveillance cameras are used to monitor hallways, exits and ward activity.

Disclaimer - CRMC's core values are to provide quality patient care and outstanding patient satisfaction to all our patients. Part of providing quality patient care and outstanding patient satisfaction is respecting your privacy rights and maintaining the confidentiality of your medical records. For more information on patient privacy please read our patient privacy policy. CRMC will not use or disclose your health information for any purpose not described in this Notice without your written authorization.

Health information provided on Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's web page is intended as a guideline and not as a specific medical protocol. Every actual medical situation - emergency or non-emergency - is unique to each individual, and requires the clinical judgment of a qualified physician. For more information, or clarification, we recommend that individuals contact their personal physician.

Our Web site may include information and other material prepared by other sources. We also link to other Internet sites and resources. This information and links are provided as a courtesy. We are not responsible for the availability, updating, and accuracy of any information provided on these outside sites or for the privacy or security of these outside sites.

The information on this Web site is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor and a particular treatment plan. The material provided is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. Should you have any health-care-related question, you should contact a doctor and arrange a consultation. Any e-mail generated from this Web site may not be secure and is not intended to create, and the receipt of it does not constitute, a doctor-patient relationship. E-mail communication is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a doctor.