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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