The question is posed whether a hospital that is seeking Baby Friendly
Status is permitted to use pumps on its premises from a company that is not
meeting is obligations under the WHO Code.

I've said it before; I'll say it again:

ANY IBCLC (or other healthcare provider/HCP) can talk to
ANY mother about
ANY product or service
(even by brand name)
**in a one-on-one teaching or clinical text**
and meet HCP obligations under the Code ... and BFHI ... and under any
prevailing conflict-of-interest requirements.

As for the facility, clinic, office or other healthcare institution ...
I've said it before; I'll say it again:

ANY facility can use
ANY product or service
related to BFg support
**when acquired in an arms-length business transaction**
(for one-on-one teaching or clinical needs)
and meet HCP obligations under the Code ... BFHI ... and under any
prevailing conflict-of-interest requirements.

The key phrases are asterisked ...


-- 
Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA
Wyndmoor, PA, USA

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