USLCA -- the USA-based national affiliate of ILCA -- has produced three excellent and timely resources: (1) a reimbursement white paper; (2) an IBCLC staffing statement; (3) five steps to improving job security. In this day-and-age, any hospital-based IBCLC would be wise to review these fabulous materials. See http://www.uslcaonline.org/ -- Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA (ILCA Secy 2005011 and USLCA member who didn't write these materials but is sure as heck glad they are there for me) Wyndmoor, PA, USA *********************************************** 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