2012 Texas Breastfeeding Summit - Improving Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in the Hospital Setting

Type: Conferences | Location: San Antonio, Texas - USA [South-East]
02/17/2012
02/18/2012
US/Central
StateTexas
CountryUSA

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
Discuss Joint Commission Core Measure Program for Perinatal Care. ␣ Explore the advantages of a Baby-Friendly Hospital designation to include
strategies for pursuing the process.
Summarize the challenges and barriers that may arise at the hospital level during the Baby-Friendly Hospital
application process.
Explain when to supplement a breastfed infant.
Discuss interventions that reduce the proportion of breastfed newborns who receive unnecessary formula
supplementation within the first two days of life.
Describe how to overcome problems associated with hospital practices and lack of lactation support staff.
Discuss facility specific breastfeeding concerns with a panel of breastfeeding experts in an open forum.
Create an environment for learning, collaborating, and networking with colleagues.
See PDF informational below.

CERPS
Other credits: 
Cerps have been applied for.
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