Replying to Lisa:

At our hospital, we use bar coded labels (baby's labels) that NICU obtains and 
gives to mom. She labels each container and brings to NICU.  We use a bar 
coding scanner for medications and we scan the breastmilk container as well 
to assure correct milk for each baby.  When the baby labels are not "up from 
pharmacy yet" then mom labels with her chart labels and the nurses then have 
to check with 2 nurses and make a notation in the scanning system. Hope 
that helps.

Chris Hansson RN BSN IBCLC
Lancaster PA

Lisa Wrote:

Subject: Labeling of milk for NICU babies/Creamatocrit

I have two questions.
* How do you have milk labeled for babies in the NICU when mom is inpatient 
on post partum floor? Is it labeled under the mother or the baby? If it is 
labeled under the baby, how does the mother get those labels (where and 
who gives them to her) and how is the information verified with her that is 
indeed her baby? If it is labeled under the mother is it relabeled when it comes 
to the NICU? If so by who?
*We just received a Creamatocrit Plus for use in our NICU. I'm looking for input 
from those of you already using this equipment. How is it used in the NICU, 
who uses it, what type of protocols do you have? I am well aware of the Rush 
program and how it is used there but I'm looking for information from other 
sources. Thank you in advance for sharing this information.
Lisa Enger RN BSN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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