Q. Does the Joint Commission require mock abduction drills?
A. The plan for preventing or thwarting an abduction should be tested to the extent and with the frequency necessary to ensure that the plan is effective as would apply to any other plans for responses to potentially hazardous, unusual or emergency situations. Any testing should ensure that staff knowledge and competence is adequate as it relates to their role in responding. The need for drills should be addressed by the organization as part of their risk assessment and planning process.