Do we have to document the recent breastfeeding education activities of all staff caring for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers?
Yes. During the assessment for the BFHI, any staff member may be asked to answer questions that reflect their current knowledge and practices. A record of recent education that includes the nature of the educational activity, time frame, and attendance must be submitted with the hospital’s request for pre-assessment and be available to the assessors. * Breastfeeding Management and Promotion in a Baby-Friendly Hospital (the 18 Hour Course) and Training Guide in Lactation Management (the 80 Hour Course) are available from UNICEF Canada. Contact UNICEF Canada at secretary@unicef.ca or phone (416) 482-4444 or fax (416) 482-8035 for an order form. ** Evidence for the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Vallenas, C., and Savage, F., WHO, Geneva, 1998, available from INFACT Canada 416-595-9819. *** Breastfeeding Counseling-A Training Course(the 40 Hour Course) is a WHO/UNICEF publication which can be ordered through the Canadian Public Health Association, Ste. 400, 1565 Carling Avenue, Ott
