Breast Milk Reminders

Everyone's favorite topic...  :)

Please remember that no breast milk should be stored, thawed, or fed to a baby without using the MOMs system.  I have now had everyone added to the MOMs system who did not have access.  If you did not let me know you could not access the system, then you need to email me ASAP with your net ID and I will get you added.  I will be getting a few staff trained as super users so we can be more comfortable using the system.

I have had complaints from the NICU that staff floating over are not using MOMs.  Please ask for help from the charge RN if you are unsure of what to do when floating.  Also, you CANNOT store breast milk bottles in a biohazard bag in the refrigerator or freezer.  The bottles must be labeled, dated, and placed in the bins.

The final reminder is to be sure to gather and send home all of a patient's breast milk when they are discharged.

Please let me know if you have any problems or questions.  This is a very serious patient safety issue and you will not be following policy if you fail to use the MOMs system.

Thanks so much!  Melinda