I am very close to finalizing our nipple shield policy and procedure which includes instructions to both staff and mom, and consent form. The LC who gives out the shield will be responsible for scheduling and conducting a follow up consult within 2-3 of discharge and phone or inhouse consults until the baby is weaned from the shield. We had one LC who was passing out too many shields so I felt this put it back on the LC, to be liable/responsible for the followup.
We also decide to use the manufacturer instructions instead of our own-again for liability/responsibility.
Barb Whitehead, IBCLC
Eastern NC
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