Hold hospitals accountable for removing safeguarding positions
The Issue
Our precious daughter, Amara Raine Hadley, was born prematurely on December 26, 2026, at just 26 weeks and 5 days. Despite her strength and our hopes, Amara tragically passed away 11 days later, on January 6, 2026, after contracting sepsis. We were heartbroken to learn from the doctors at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile, AL, that once the bacteria took hold, she had little chance of survival.
One unsettling oversight that stands out is the hospital's decision to eliminate crucial safeguarding measures. Specifically, they removed the position responsible for monitoring visitors to ensure they washed their hands before entering the neonatal unit. This seemingly small precaution is vital, especially for the hospital's most vulnerable patients: premature and critically ill infants with fragile immune systems.
In hospitals, where patients are at a heightened risk of contracting infections, thorough infection control measures are vital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. Without someone actively ensuring compliance, hospitals are gambling with the lives of these precious infants.
Despite advances in medical care, sepsis remains a top cause of infant mortality worldwide, accounting for nearly 2.5 million newborn deaths annually according to UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Hand hygiene plays a critical role in preventing the spread of the bacteria that can cause these devastating infections.
We urge hospitals, particularly USA Children's and Women's Hospital, to reinstate safeguarding positions that ensure all visitors comply with basic infection control measures. By doing so, they will not only protect vulnerable patients like Amara but reassure countless families that their loved ones are being provided with the safest possible environment.
Please sign this petition and help prevent further tragedies by holding hospitals accountable for maintaining essential safeguarding measures. Together, we can ensure that no more families suffer the heartbreak we experienced due to preventable infections. Join us in urging hospitals to prioritize the health and safety of their patients.
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The Issue
Our precious daughter, Amara Raine Hadley, was born prematurely on December 26, 2026, at just 26 weeks and 5 days. Despite her strength and our hopes, Amara tragically passed away 11 days later, on January 6, 2026, after contracting sepsis. We were heartbroken to learn from the doctors at USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile, AL, that once the bacteria took hold, she had little chance of survival.
One unsettling oversight that stands out is the hospital's decision to eliminate crucial safeguarding measures. Specifically, they removed the position responsible for monitoring visitors to ensure they washed their hands before entering the neonatal unit. This seemingly small precaution is vital, especially for the hospital's most vulnerable patients: premature and critically ill infants with fragile immune systems.
In hospitals, where patients are at a heightened risk of contracting infections, thorough infection control measures are vital. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. Without someone actively ensuring compliance, hospitals are gambling with the lives of these precious infants.
Despite advances in medical care, sepsis remains a top cause of infant mortality worldwide, accounting for nearly 2.5 million newborn deaths annually according to UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). Hand hygiene plays a critical role in preventing the spread of the bacteria that can cause these devastating infections.
We urge hospitals, particularly USA Children's and Women's Hospital, to reinstate safeguarding positions that ensure all visitors comply with basic infection control measures. By doing so, they will not only protect vulnerable patients like Amara but reassure countless families that their loved ones are being provided with the safest possible environment.
Please sign this petition and help prevent further tragedies by holding hospitals accountable for maintaining essential safeguarding measures. Together, we can ensure that no more families suffer the heartbreak we experienced due to preventable infections. Join us in urging hospitals to prioritize the health and safety of their patients.
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Petition created on September 2, 2026