Do any of you have a written policy or protocol to follow in the event that a baby gets breastmilk expressed for another baby?  I was unable to find this in archives-perhaps didn't have the correct key words.  If this has been discussed and someone remembers when, I would appreciate that information.  
Currently we must do an incident report and have all 4 people involved (both moms and both babies) checked serologically.  I'm not sure what decision making goes on after all that.  One case I am aware of, the mom whose milk was given by accident was found to be Hepatitis C positive.  The baby who got the milk is being checked and so far is healthy, which would be expected.  
Unfortunately, without a written policy these cases will be handled in varying ways and I worry that people get frightened unnecessarily. 
thanks, tracy


tracy throckmorton rn ibclc
portland oregon
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