As of 3/31/10 the pregnancy and related conditions core measures set will be retired and replaced with the perinatal care core measures on exclusive breastmilk feeding. Here is the site for the document: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/LinkClick.aspx?link=Publications%2FImplementing-TJC-Measure-EBMF-2010-USBC.pdf&tabid=70&mid=388
Yolanda Becerril RN PNP
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From: Debbie Dowe <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 12:17:25 PM
Subject: JCAHO and exclusive breastfeeding core measure
I have been 'off list' for a while so please forgive me if this has been asked. I have heard a rumor that the Joint Commission is abandoning the exclusive breastfeeding as a core measure. Can anyone confirm of deny this?
Thanks
Debbie Dowe
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