The Christ Hospital Outpatient Lactation

Program

Outpatient Lactation Program: Project Selection• Lactogenesis study revealed

67% had breastfeeding (BF) concerns post-discharge

• Recommendations:– ACOG – exclusive BF for first 6

months– Healthy People 2010 – increase #

mothers who BF babies– AAP – Robust BF support

program

Outpatient Lactation Program: Situation Analysis

• The Christ Hospital in unique position of initial contact– New first-time mothers– Returning mothers who haven’t

previously BF– Mothers who had unsuccessful past

attempts

• Outpatient Lactation Program– Improves health of mothers/infants– Supports Healthy People 2010 & 2020,

TJC, ACOG, AAP Guidelines

Outpatient Lactation Program: Project Solution

• Enhance current lactation program– Comprehensive breast pump

rental program– Ability to purchase supplies on

unit– Consultation from Certified

Lactation Consultant

Outpatient Lactation Program: Results

• $21,000 revenue in first six months

• 65 Outpatient Lactation Consultations since Jan 1

• 95% pump rental

• Decreased LOS

• Patient and staff satisfaction

• Continued growth of program