Hepatitis B Workplace

Policy
 Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The
condition can be self-limiting or can progress to
fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. Heavy
alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain
medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However,
hepatitis is often caused by a virus.
 Types of Viral Hepatitis

Typically caused by ingestion Parenteral contact with

of contaminated food or infected body fluids
water

Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Hepatitis D virus (HDV)

Hepatitis B is primarily spread when blood, semen, or certain other body
fluids- even in microscopic amounts – from a person infected with the
hepatitis B virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. The
hepatitis B virus can also be transmitted from:

• Birth to an infected mother

• Sex with an infected person
• Sharing equipment that has been contaminated with blood from an
infected person, such as needles, syringes, and even medical equipment,
such as glucose monitors
• Sharing personal items such as toothbrushes or razors
• Poor infection control has resulted in outbreaks in health care facilities
For the Environment:
• It is available wherever and whenever your
baby needs it.
• No bottles to clean.
• Breastfeeding has no waste, so it is good for
the environment.

Cost less than artificial feeding

Breastfeeding Position

• Back-lying
• Cross-cradle
• Cradle
• Rugby hold
• Side-lying
• Upright or
Koala hold
Signs of a Good latch
Every time you breastfeed your baby check
that:
• his chin is touching your breast and he
can breathe through his nose
• his mouth is open wide and he has a
mouthful of your areola (not just your
nipple)
• his latch doesn’t hurt
• he starts with short sucks before
sucking more slowly and deeply
Breast Milk Collection and Storage
How to Collect Breastmilk?

• Wash your hands before pumping.

• Make sure you use a clean collection kit. Follow the instructions that came with your
pump for cleaning pump parts between each use.
• Sit comfortably. Think about your baby or look at a picture of your baby. Relaxation
techniques can help increase the amount of milk removed from the breast.
• Apply a warm wet cloth for a few minutes before pumping to help with milk release
from the breast. A warm wet diaper works well to retain the warmth.
• Gently massage the breast before and during pumping to increase the amount of
milk removed.
• Check to make sure the flange (the piece that fits over the nipple) is the correct size
when pumping milk. Your nipple should not rub the barrel or appear tightly squeezed
when the pump is on. The wrong flange size can lead to decreased milk production
and pain with continued use.
• If your pump has a vacuum control, use only as much suction as is needed to keep
milk flowing. Adjust to your comfort level.
• Pumping usually takes 10 to 20 minutes per side for a single pump. Double collection
kits will decrease the amount of time needed for pumping to approximately 15
minutes total.
Storage Guidelines

Room Cooler with Refrigerator Self- Deep

Temperature 3 Frozen Ice contained Freezer
Packs Refrigerator
Freezer Unit
Freshly 4 hours at 24 hours at 5-7 days at 3-4 months 6-12
expressed 66-72°F 19- 59°F (15°C) 32-39°F months at
breastmilk 22°C) (0°C) 0°F (-19°C)
Thawed Do Not Do Not 24 hours Never Never
breastmilk store store refreeze refreeze
(previously thawed thawed
frozen) milk milk
 Defrosting
• Thaw milk overnight in the refrigerator
• Hold the bottle under warm running water to quickly thaw.
• You can also place the sealed container in a bowl of warm water for 20
minutes to bring it to body temperature.
• Thawed milk is safe in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Your milk separates during storage and the cream (fat) rises to the top.
Gently swirl the bottle of milk to mix it. Avoid vigorous shaking.

CAUTION: Never microwave breastmilk. Microwaving can also change the

composition of breastmilk. Do not refreeze.
 Breastfeeding Policy

INTRODUCTION
SPC recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for both
mother and baby and hereby provides supportive
environment to enable breastfeeding employees to express
their milk during work hours. SPC promotes breastfeeding
among pregnant women and women of reproductive age.
SCOPE
This policy applies to pregnant and breastfeeding
employees of SPC.
POLICY
SPC provides facilities and the support necessary to enable
mothers in their employment to balance breastfeeding and
breast-milk expression with their work.
Provision of facilities and support includes the following:

Lactation Station
A private room (not a toilet stall or restroom) shall be available for
employees to breastfeed or express milk. The room or station shall
be clean, located near a sink with running water for washing hands
and rinsing out breast pump parts, and have small table,
comfortable chair, electrical outlet for breast pumps, and
refrigerator for storage of expressed milk.

Lactation room/station shall be properly designated and accessible

to intended users during working days.
Lactation Station at the Company Clinic
Lactation Breaks
• SPC shall allow mothers to express breast milk in the
designated lactation station during breaks or as the need
arises.
• Flexible schedule for breast-milk expression breaks shall
be considered. There is flexibility for mothers to take
lactation breaks during their workday. These can be
negotiated between the mother, supervisor and HRA
Officer.
• A total of forty (40) minutes of lactation period for every
eight (8)-hour working period shall be granted to nursing
employees.
• Lactation breaks shall be counted as compensable breaks.
Such break intervals shall be granted in addition to the
regular time-off for meals to breastfeed or express milk.
Access to Breastfeeding Information

Workers, especially the pregnant women and women of reproductive age,

shall be made aware of this policy. All women who are going on maternity
leave will be provided with information on how they can combine
breastfeeding and work once they return to work.
SPC shall provide adequate information to lactating employees regarding
lactation management in the form of brochures, pamphlets, posters, and
other educational materials.

Staff Support

Supervisors and HRA personnel are responsible for alerting pregnant and
breastfeeding employees about the SPC’s lactation support program, and for
negotiating policies and practices that will help facilitate each employee’s
infant feeding goals. It is expected that all employees will assist in providing a
positive atmosphere of support for breastfeeding employees.
Prohibited Acts and Practices

It is prohibited for any person in the company to:

• Deny or deprive any expected or breastfeeding mothers

in the company to enjoy the benefits of Breastfeeding
Support Program.
• Deny or refuse to provide the support equipment
necessary for breastfeeding.
• Discriminate a breastfeeding mother in the workforce on
account of her condition and benefits/protection. (See
Anti-Discrimination Policy and Occupational Health and
Safety Policy)
ENROLLMENT TO SUPPORT PROGRAM

Employees who are considering breastfeeding shall

make arrangements for use of the breastfeeding
facilities and other supports. To enroll to the
support program, the employee has to fill up and
submit the “Lactation Support Registration Form”
to the HRA Office in order to use the lactating
facility and for other arrangements. For pregnant
employees, arrangement shall be made before
going on maternity leave.
LACTATION STATION USE AND RELEASE POLICY

Employees using the Lactation Station shall observe scheduling and housekeeping procedures. When
using the facility, the employee shall agree to abide by the Lactation Room guidelines as specified
below:

• Lactation Station is use only for its intended purposes: expressing milk and/or breastfeeding.

• Lactation Station is open during working days/shifts.

• User shall leave the Lactation Station in order after using it and will report any problems to the HRA
Department.

• User is responsible for bringing her own personal pump, pump kit, milk bag/bottle, and personal
bag to transport milk.

• User has a maximum of forty (40) minutes lactation break period every eight (8)-hour working
period. User shall be considerate of others' schedules and not go over the time limit.

• Lactation Station is for breastfeeding women who work in SPC.

REFERENCES
RA 10028 - Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of
2009
World Health Organization -
www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/documents/
pdfs/bc_participants_manual.pdf
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action –
www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org/wbw2019
https://www.medela.com/breastfeeding/mums-
journey
Thank You