> > our inpatinet OB manager said that the unit saved $18,000 (yes, that's
> > the right number of zeros) a year in volu-feeds, nipples, pacifiers
> > etc. that the companies give for "free" and would not do so if the
> > hospital did not distribute the packs.
>
My usual response,  "Oh my <mild, shocked expression>, they got you with
that one?  Well, it's
 too bad they left out the part of how the hospital directly loses $237,000
a
 year (a made up amount, but can be easily attained from bean-counters) due
to
 patients' inabilities to pay their healthcare costs for treatment in our
 facility of illnesses and diseases that can be directly linked to
artificial
 infant feedings.  So, see?  <as I'm walking away, sadly shaking my head>
 They've pegged you for an easy mark and they're using you like a puppet.
 That's too bad."

Take the high road, my friends.  I choose not to defend my position any
longer.  I enjoy insisting that they defend  their's....which many are
discovering, they can't.

Lynda

Lynda Cook Sawyer, RN, MBA, IBCLC
Las Vegas  NV

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