MCH 430 - Developing and Implementing Evidence-Based Clinical Practices

Institution:

Union Institute & University - Closed

Subject:

Description:

To describe the history and framework of evidence-based models for common hospital and breastfeeding practices; discuss specific practices related to breastfeeding and the evidence or lack of evidence to support these practices; define and differentiate hospital policies, procedures, standards of care, and protocols and give examples of each; to assess, evaluate and describe problems and strengths of sample policies, describe the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative as reflected in hospital policies, procedures and standards of care; analyze and discuss the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding in hospital practice; develop and analyze specific breastfeeding policies, procedures and standards of care for the NICU and for the storage and handling of human milk; and develop, discuss and evaluate negotiation strategies and quality processes for multidisciplinary teams in hospitals.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.myunion.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 861-6400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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