The US Lactation Consultant Association has staffing guidelines for the IBCLC lactation consultant. They include: Level I hospital = 1.3 FTE per 1000 births Level II hospital = 1.6 FTE per 1000 births Level III hospital = 1.9 FTE per 1000 births See: http://uslca.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/IBCLC_Staffing_Recommendations_July_2010.pdf AWHONN adopted these guidelines into their "Guidelines for Professional Registered Nurse Staffing for Perinatal Units." See http://docplayer.net/503625-Guidelines-for-professional-registered-nurse-staffing-for-perinatal-units.html#show_full_text AWHONN also recommends that IBCLCs be available 7 days a week. Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC Weston, MA *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome