In our community hospital, we are hired and function just like any other
RN in the hospital. 
Jan Aken RN IBCLC

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> From: Lactation Information and Discussion
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sharon Major
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 2:15 PM
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> Subject: Liability for Hospital RN/IBCLC Survey
> 
> If anyone is aware of any issues with liability coverage and/or how
your hospital
> RN's/IBCLC's  are hired, your response is appreciated as we are
researching these
> issues in our hospital.
> 
> For example: are IBCLC's considered outpatient/support staff? Or do
they function as
> other RN's in the hospital?
> 
> Are your IBCLC's covered by hospital insurance liability or do they
carry their own
> liability insurance?
> 
> As far as salary, are your hospital IBCLC's paid the same as other
staff RN's? Or do
> they differ due to being considered outpatient/support staff?
> 
> If, considered outpatient/support staff, do you work weekends and/or
holidays?
> 
> Has anyone experienced any lawsuits with their hospital? How was the
liability insurance
> coverage handled?
> 
> Thank you for your comments and input! Feel free to respond to my
personal email.
> 
> Kind regards,
> Sharon "Sam" Randlett-Major, BS, RN, IBCLC
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> 
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