Lost Child/Code Adam

HSP-1.2

Lost children are a common occurrence in stores, entertainment centers, amusement parks, hospitals, museums, and many other spaces frequented by children and their families. Lost children can injure themselves, damage equipment and merchandise, or even be abducted or abused. The most important things in a lost child situation are to have a plan in place, and to be sure all employees understand their role and are ready to spring into action quickly when a child is reported missing. Code Adam is a simple, standardized set of procedures for locating a child in a missing place that is used by over 70,000 facilities across the US, including retailers, hospitality and entertainment venues, and all federal buildings that are open to the public. After successfully completing the course, the learner should be able to recognize the steps involved in the Code Adam protocol and understand their role in responding to a lost child incident. The course will also discuss common issues that may arise during a lost child event. This course is designed for all employees at any facility that uses the Code Adam protocol for lost child incidents.