Most of the hospital employees cited in this discussion are licensed in their field of expertise, i.e. RN, Respiratory tech, Radiology tech, etc. I think licensing is the major factor that drives hospitals to prefer RN/IBCLC's. Generally speaking, there are special qualifications needed to provide direct patient care. So, IT and HR people would not be helping with patients. Barb Berges, BS, RN, IBCLC near Cleveland, Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Re: Expanding Lactation Service at Yale-New Haven Hospital The sad part is no other hospital position has this requirement. Do radiologists also have to be med/surg techs, 'just in case' they need to take them out of radiology to help in surgery? Do respiratory therapists need to be trained as dietitains in case they need help feeding the patients? This 'rule' only applies to the hospital LC's no other hospital worker would stand for it. *********************************************** 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