Tips and Tricks for Writing Breastfeeding Policy
by Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, MS, ANLC, IBCLC, CIMI, RYT500
- Duration: 540 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 E-CERP, 1 Nurse Contact Hours
- Handout: Yes
- Origin: GOLD Learning
Abstract:
Writing policy is a skillset needed throughout the lactation profession as the lactation care provider often serves as both clinician and advocate. As an author of 2 breastfeeding policies, including a promotion policy for the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health in 1992 and 10 Steps to a Breastfeeding-friendly Shelter in 2019, Nikki will give some historical background for breastfeeding policy and offer guidance about how to formulate a policy, what is important in writing policy, and make the process easier to work through and less intimidating.
Learning Objectives:
1) Define the term "policy." 2) List 2 reasons policy is important. 3) Describe 3 steps to prepare for writing a policy.
Categories:
Breastfeeding Advocacy, Equity & Inclusion in IBCLC Profession, Ethics for Lactation Professionals,
Presentations:
5 | Hours / CE Credits: 5
| Viewing Time: 6 Weeks
Presentations:
5 | Hours / CE Credits: 5
| Viewing Time: 6 Weeks
