We recently hired a Lactation Consultant. This is the first time that we
have had a dedicated line for this position although some of our staff
nurses are certified LCs. One of the things that I am planning on doing to
support this new position and our Lactation Program is creating a database
for use by the Lactation Consultant(s) to track contacts, patient problems,
educational needs, referrals, consults, follow-up phone calls, etc. I am
also planning on linking the database to standardized nursing language, ie.
NANDA, NIC, and NOC. If anyone on this listserv knows of a similar database
or if anyone is using a database to track LC services, I would appreciate
hearing from you. I hope this database will demonstrate the value of LC
services and identify areas of need for staff and patient education. You
mail email me privately. Thanks in advance.

Linda Petersen, RNC
Advanced Practice Nurse
Children's and Women's Services
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
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