1st Annual “Most Doula Friendly” Award May 2010

Presented by “Heart & Hands” Doula Service in celebration of their 15th Anniversary serving Pittsburgh Area Women
Founder & Coordinator: Jan Mallak, 2LAS, ICCE-CD-CPD-IAT, CD-PCD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA)

Determined by 10 criteria:

Overall support of doulas
Education about doulas provided to staff
Referrals to doulas – classes, HCPs, staff, etc
Doulas listed as a local resource in handouts, booklets, online, etc
Patient awareness of doula option
Doulas given opportunities for info nights/meet and greets/in-services
Doula has special privileges
Perks given to doulas
Open communication between doulas and HCPs
Open communication between doulas and managers/administrators/etc

The Award goes to Magee-Womens Hospital …Congratulations!