Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Lynn, I signed up for this webinar but was unable to access it. The programme downloaded OK, but then ..nothing Did anyone else have this problem?I understand it will be repeated at the GOLD 2012 conference next week, and I will listen to it then. Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding Matters in the Capital Regionwww.NormaRitter.comJoin us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and views: http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFB Okay, so I listened to the webinar on the thing that used to be called the code of ethics, and now I can't think of the new term. Anyhow, if I understood correctly, the reason IBCLCs cannot be " forced " to abide by the Code as part of our professional ethics, is because there is no legal way to enforce it in a country where the code is merely a suggestion. I am a bit puzzled, because I am a member of several organizations with codes of conduct/ethics, and it never occurred to me that all of those points had to be legislated at either a state or national level in order to be valid parts of a code of ethics. Did anyone else listen today? Other thoughts?This does not sit well with me, but I'm not very articulate on the topic.Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 They were delayed by about 12 minutes for technical reasons. I thought I wasn't going to be able to access it, so started doing other computer work without shutting the window, and it suddenly started. Lynn, I signed up for this webinar but was unable to access it. The programme downloaded OK, but then ..nothing Did anyone else have this problem?I understand it will be repeated at the GOLD 2012 conference next week, and I will listen to it then. Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding Matters in the Capital Regionwww.NormaRitter.comJoin us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and views: http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFB Okay, so I listened to the webinar on the thing that used to be called the code of ethics, and now I can't think of the new term. Anyhow, if I understood correctly, the reason IBCLCs cannot be " forced " to abide by the Code as part of our professional ethics, is because there is no legal way to enforce it in a country where the code is merely a suggestion. I am a bit puzzled, because I am a member of several organizations with codes of conduct/ethics, and it never occurred to me that all of those points had to be legislated at either a state or national level in order to be valid parts of a code of ethics. Did anyone else listen today? Other thoughts?This does not sit well with me, but I'm not very articulate on the topic.Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I had the same difficulty. I thought maybe I hadn't completely disconnected from the Gold conference.I too plan on listening later next week! Mathiasen, RN, IBCLCThe Lactation Connection, LLC Lynn, I signed up for this webinar but was unable to access it. The programme downloaded OK, but then ..nothing Did anyone else have this problem?I understand it will be repeated at the GOLD 2012 conference next week, and I will listen to it then. Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding Matters in the Capital Regionwww.NormaRitter.comJoin us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and views: http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFB Okay, so I listened to the webinar on the thing that used to be called the code of ethics, and now I can't think of the new term. Anyhow, if I understood correctly, the reason IBCLCs cannot be "forced" to abide by the Code as part of our professional ethics, is because there is no legal way to enforce it in a country where the code is merely a suggestion. I am a bit puzzled, because I am a member of several organizations with codes of conduct/ethics, and it never occurred to me that all of those points had to be legislated at either a state or national level in order to be valid parts of a code of ethics. Did anyone else listen today? Other thoughts?This does not sit well with me, but I'm not very articulate on the topic.Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I did listen to it Norma. There was a delay in starting, so it downloaded and finally went into the session. They mentioned they had tech problems!Thanks FionaFiona Lang-Sharpe NAMCW IBCLC RLCwww.fionalangsharpe.comSender: Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:16:28 -0400To: < >ReplyTo: Subject: Re: the IBLCE webinar Lynn, I signed up for this webinar but was unable to access it. The programme downloaded OK, but then ..nothing Did anyone else have this problem?I understand it will be repeated at the GOLD 2012 conference next week, and I will listen to it then.Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding Matters in the Capital Regionwww.NormaRitter.comJoin us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and views:http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFBOn Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Lynn wrote: Okay, so I listened to the webinar on the thing that used to be called the code of ethics, and now I can't think of the new term. Anyhow, if I understood correctly, the reason IBCLCs cannot be " forced " to abide by the Code as part of our professional ethics, is because there is no legal way to enforce it in a country where the code is merely a suggestion.I am a bit puzzled, because I am a member of several organizations with codes of conduct/ethics, and it never occurred to me that all of those points had to be legislated at either a state or national level in order to be valid parts of a code of ethics.Did anyone else listen today? Other thoughts?This does not sit well with me, but I'm not very articulate on the topic.Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 There is a difference between licensure, where there are legislated rules and ramifications for non-compliance, and certification. This is one of the considerations, aside from reimbursement, that factors into the push by some for licensure of IBCLCs. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lynn Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 2:50 PMTo: ibclc-ppSubject: the IBLCE webinar Okay, so I listened to the webinar on the thing that used to be called the code of ethics, and now I can't think of the new term. Anyhow, if I understood correctly, the reason IBCLCs cannot be " forced " to abide by the Code as part of our professional ethics, is because there is no legal way to enforce it in a country where the code is merely a suggestion.I am a bit puzzled, because I am a member of several organizations with codes of conduct/ethics, and it never occurred to me that all of those points had to be legislated at either a state or national level in order to be valid parts of a code of ethics.Did anyone else listen today? Other thoughts?This does not sit well with me, but I'm not very articulate on the topic.Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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