Featured Speakers:

Carol Suchy, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Barbara M. Tcheng, MD
Elaine Robertson, IBCLC 

Program Description
Barriers to successful breastfeeding, either perceived or real, exist, must be addressed and overcome so that mothers can fulfill their desire to breastfeed.  Nine out of ten women choose to breastfeed, yet far fewer do so successfully.  From one hospital’s experience, we will describe the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative’s Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, discussing strategies to overcome the barriers to achieving the Baby-Friendly Designation. Many advocates have been frustrated at the lack of breastfeeding on the radar of the Joint Commission. In 2010, the Commission’s new Joint Commission Perinatal Core Measures and expanded Healthy People 2020 objectives were created.  You will learn how these changes occurred in these organizations, and how to use these new national standards to advocate for stronger support for breastfeeding.

Many newborns become jaundiced, but for some, it can be extremely dangerous. In all cases, breastfeeding needs to be supported and good follow-up is required.  We will review the pathophysiology of hyperbilirubinemia along with its risk factors.  We will discuss recommended practices for prevention and management of hyperbilirubinemia, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Early and unnecessary supplementation of the newborn undermines a mothers confidence in her breastfeeding ability. Breastfeeding can be interrupted and discouraged by medical personnel during this time. When newborns are monitored using an effective proven screening tool, breastfeeding and any necessary supplementation can co-exist until the breastfeeding dyad is stable.
  

Agenda

 9:00     Registration

 9:30     The Path to Baby-Friendly: A Hospital’s Story of Success

10:45    Break

11:00    Hot of the Press: New Joint Commission Perinatal Core Measure for Breastfeeding    and Healthy People 2020 Objectives

12:15    Lunch

12:30    Hyperbilirubinemia and Breastfeeding

 1:45     Break

 2:15     Management to Prevent or Treat Jaundice: Using Supplementation Wisely

 3:30     Adjourn

Objectives 

Following the didactic presentations, participants will be able to do the following:

• Describe the paradigm shift of the hospital environment to support the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding;
• Explain how breastfeeding fits into the new Joint Commission Perinatal Care Core Measures;
• Assess an infant's risk for hyperbilirubinemia; and to
• Describe four different methods of supplementation whilst maintaining optimal breastfeeding.

Faculty

Carol Suchy RN, BSN, IBCLC
Manager of Outpatient Perinatal Services, St. Joseph's Hospital

Barbara M. Tcheng, MD
Pediatric Resident, UCLA

Elaine Robertson, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant, St. John's Medical Center/Lactation Station

Registration Fees

Registration fee includes: continental breakfast, lunch, syllabus, and continuing education credit.

Up to and including Mar 09                                        $90            

On or after Mar 10/at the door:                                 $100           

Location & Parking

Parking for the public is located on the hospital campus at 15th street and the fee is $6.00.  Leavy Hall is located south of the main hospital (NOT in the hospital).

Participant Confirmation

Confirmation by e-mail will be sent to participants providing an e-mail address only.  No other confirmation will be sent. 

Cancellation Policy

Written cancellations received one week prior to event date will be granted with a $5 fee.  No refunds after this date.

Continuing Education Units

CEU, CPE, CHES and CERP credits will be offered at no additional charge.

Nurses: The Community Perinatal Network is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 6 contact hours of continuing education. CPN's provider number is CEP 14797. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.

Lactation Consultants: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles is an approved provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. This course offers 5 L CERPs. CERP application will be submitted.

CHES: The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. designates Los Angeles Department of Public Health, Health Education Administration (LACDPH/HEA) as a provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education (Provider number MEP 2460). Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) may receive up to 5 Category | CECH for this event.

Registered Dieticians maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for their Professional Development Portfolio.

Target Audience

Physicians, Registered Nurses,  Dieticians, Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, CPHWs, Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, La Leche League Leaders, Health Educators, Case Managers, Home Visitors, Doulas, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, Students and others interested in supporting families in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. 

Co-sponsored by

California Hospital Medical Center, Community Perinatal Network, PHFE, NEVHC & SLAHP WIC Programs 

Information / Questions

(213) 596-5776  

www.breastfeedla.org