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1Lactation Center, Interpretive Service and Women's Outpatient Services, Oklahoma University Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Rebecca-mannel@ouhsc.edu
Abstract:
Currently, there are no national guidelines on appropriate staffing for hospital lactation, and a central goal in today's health care climate is to provide optimal patient care while making the best use of available resources. This article describes a successful effort to improve patient care, lactation productivity, and employee satisfaction through a system of lactation rounds at Oklahoma University Medical Center (OUMC). Outcomes included more accurate data collection and distribution of resources for patient care, increased lactation service productivity, and increased employee satisfaction.
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