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Hospital Fined For Lax Security During Baby Abduction

Monday, June 30, 2008 9:06:48 PM
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Central Florida Regional Hospital was cited for security problems after Jennifer Latham allegedly walked in, pretended to be a nurse, and escaped with the newborn.

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SANFORD -- A state agency Monday fined Central Florida Regional Hospital, where a newborn was abducted earlier in the year.

The Agency for Health Care Administration levied a $10,000 fine against the hospital, saying the security system in the maternity ward was too lax.

In its official finding, the agency said one of the hospital's biggest failings was a door Jennifer Latham allegedly used to take the 1-day-old baby.

That door was supposed to lock when a tagged baby got close, but it did not lock.

The baby was found safe a short time later.

Latham, 39, remains locked up awaiting trial.

A judged ruled Friday Latham's medical history was fair game for prosecutors. See previous story.

 

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