In a message dated 12/2/98 2:10:50 PM, Lisa M writes:

<<Administration has responded by asking me to submit my suggestions for
policies-- whoa, okay!  I need some help fast, .......They are also interested
in BFHI stuff.>>

A few resources:

Resource article:

                1. McCabe L: Simplify and Energize Policy Development, Nurs Manage
                                        1998:29(10):43-45.

Sample Policies:

                1. "Providing Breastfeeding Support: Model Hospital Policy
                                                        Recommendations" : http://www.breastfeeding.org/model-hsp.htm

                2. Via Christi Health System, St. Joseph Campus,: Appendix B: Breastfeeding
                        Policies, and Appendix C: Breastfeeding Education Protocols, in
                                                *Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, by Riordan and Auerbach*.

Supporting Documents:

                1. ILCA Standards of Practice For Lactation Consultants
                2. AWHONN Guideline For Breastfeeding Support
                3. AAP Recommended Breastfeeding Practices
                4. JCAHO Requirements PF.1,.2,.3
                5. IBLCE Competency Statements

Deb

Deborah Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE - Hospital based
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway
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