Breastfeeding resources and materials for hospitals and health care providers
The Colorado Baby-Friendly Hospital Collaborative helps Colorado improve breastfeeding rates and practices by helping maternity hospitals achieve Baby-Friendly designation.
We support participating hospitals by providing training, resources and opportunities to improve policies and processes that impact breastfeeding outcomes.
Baby-Friendly Materials
Collaborative Webinars
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Sharing the Knowledge, June 6, 2017:
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Handouts | CBFHC June Handouts.
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HQIP Baby-Friendly incentive information: Hospital Provider Fee Oversight and Advisory Board -Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing | 2017 HQIP Information | 2018 HQIP Proposed Measures Draft.
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Presentation Slides | Quality Improvement | State Breastfeeding Data.
Handouts | NIS Breastfeeding Report Card | Baby-Friendly flyer | PDSA Tracking Sheet | USDA Human Milk Storage Handout | 2015 mPINC Report: English | Spanish.
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Formula for Success, December 6, 2016:
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Presentation slides | Introduction and Pat Maass presentation | Formula Attestation by Andrea Tran
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Education is Key, June 7, 2016:
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Presentation slides | CBFHC Webinar | St. Francis Baby Friendly | Sustainability
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Handouts | St. Francis Post Test Answer Key PDF | Word version
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Destination Dreams, March 8, 2016:
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Presentation slides | Destination Dreams | Data Collection | Ensuring Safe Skin-to-Skin
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Wrap It Up!: Finalizing Your Baby-Friendly Journey, December 8, 2015:
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Presentation slides | Alternative Feeding Methods | The Fourth-D in the Pathway: Designation
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Step 3: Prenatal Connections, Dec. 2013.
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Data Collection: The Joint Commission and Baby-Friendly Requirements: Karen Peters, MBA, RD, IBCLC, executive director, Breastfeed LA, September 2013.
Going Baby-Friendly Webinars
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The Business Case for Becoming a Baby-Friendly Hospital for hospital CEOs: Marianne Neifert, April 2013.
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The Business Case for Becoming a Baby-Friendly Hospital, Parts 1 &, 2: Marianne Neifert, March 2013.
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Being a Baby-Friendly Hospital in Colorado: Karen Moore, MSN, RN-C, IBCLC, APN Poudre Valley Health Systems, September 2013.
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Linking Direction and Motivation to Engender Staff Buy-In: Marianne Neifert, M.D., FAAP, September 2013.
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Hiking the Mountain One Step at a Time: The Path to Baby-Friendly: Karen Peters, MBA, RD, IBCLC, executive director, Breastfeed LA, September 2013.
Tools and Resources
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Baby-Friendly staff training course list 2014 (Denver Health).
Standards and guidelines
Training
Online and self-paced training.
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4th Trimester Project: A Critical Transition - Dr Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc, FACOG.
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Breastfeeding Update - Three hour training for medical professionals (Baby-Friendly).
Breastfeeding protocols
Other resources
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National Institute of Health Drugs and Medications Database.
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University of Rochester Lactation Study Line: 585-275-0088 (inquiries from health professionals only).
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Thomas Hale’s Breastfeeding and Medication Forum (for health care professionals).
Best breastfeeding practices for birthing facilities.
About Can Do 5
Can Do 5 awards
Can Do 5 “Milk for Thought” videos
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Jennifer Dellaport, CDPHE breastfeeding specialist.
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Ellen Duran, Hospital women's services director.
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Jennifer, a new mom.