The same applies in Texas. Muddies the waters, doesn't it?
Kay Rybiski
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From: "Mading, Winifred" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 5:56 PM
Subject: Re: Non-RN IBCLCs


> Just when I thought we had administration accepting that one does not have
> to be an RN to function as an IBCLC in the hospital, another hitch comes
up.
> Apparently according to state medical regulations (in WI anyway) only RNs
> and licensed people can accept MD orders, especially over the phone.  Now
> that we will be charging for outpatient visits, we will be getting an
order
> from the doc (usually Ped or FP) and our manager is concerned that our
> non-RN IBCLC will not be able to take these orders legally.  Apparently
this
> is something JCAHO will be making a big deal of this year also.
> Do any of you run into similar problems?  I asked about OTs PTs etc and
was
> told they are specifically allowed to take orders.  Arrrggghhh!!
>
> Winnie
>
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