Evaluation of human milk banks paraná-BR: A comparative study

Abstract

Human milk banks (HMB) are designed to Provide quality natural food for newborns. Objectives: To Evaluate and comparethe structure and processes of eight BLH from Paraná based on RDC-171/2006 and the Manual of Operation of BLH of ANVISA. Method: Survey of normative and comparative assessment, in which the benchmarking techniques were applied and the systematic observation techniques and questionnaire to eight coordinators of HMB in 2009. Result: There are best practices in different BLH, and Deficiencies Relating to personnel, training, physical structure, documentation, records, and availability of standard operating procedures (SOP). Discussion: There is a need to hireemployees, According to statutory requirements, documentation updated and available management and technical training, and provision of material resources, development and delivery of POP and supervision. Conclusion: In general, HMB present Structural deficienciesthat require management and investmentmanagement, taking reference to the current Regulations and best practices identified.