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Re: Need some info about BFHI
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Ros Escott <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 6 Dec 1997 23:02:00 +0000
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Renate wrote:

> As an IBCLC  I have to recertify in 5 years, to prove that I'm still
> worth being an IBCLC. Now I'm wondering about the following......does a
> hospital that becomes 'baby-friendly' and 'earned' THE BFHI certificate,
> have to recertify or prove that they REALLY are doing the right thing
> concerning breastfeeding????

In Australia, our current policy is that hospitals are accredited for
three years.  Details of reassessment have not yet been finalised.

Complaints about accredited hospitals which are not doing "the right
thing" can be forwarded to the BFHI National Advisory Council.

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