Decision 5175/QD-BYT 2021 Guidelines for the implementation of lactation rooms in workplaces

DECISION

On approving “Guidelines for the implementation of lactation rooms in workplaces”

MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 75/2017/ND-CP dated June 20, 2017 defining the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;

Pursuant to Government’s Decree No. 145/2020/ND-CP dated December 14, 2020 detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Labor Code regarding working conditions and industrial relations;

At the request of the Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health under the Ministry of Health,

HEREBY DECIDES:

Article 1. Approving “Guidelines for the implementation of lactation rooms in workplaces” issued together with this Decision.

Article 2. “Guidelines for the implementation of lactation rooms in workplaces” shall be the basis of implementation for establishments which employ female employees.

Article 3. This Decision takes effect from the date of signing.

Article 4. Chief of Ministry Office, Director of the Department of Maternal and Child Health, Director of the Department of Medical Services Administration; Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Health; Directors of provincial and centrally-run Departments of Health of provinces and centrally run cities; Heads of relevant units shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.

For the Minister

Deputy Minister

Nguyen Truong Son

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF LACTATION ROOMS IN WORKPLACES

 (Issued together with the Decision No. 5175/QD-BYT dated November 09, 2021)

2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Basis for developing the guidelines

II. Guidelines for the establishment and operation of lactation rooms in workplaces

1. Identification of the location for lactation rooms

2. Number of lactation rooms

3. Criteria for lactation rooms

4. Communications and training on the establishment and operation of lactation rooms

5. Management of lactation rooms

6. Schedule for using lactation rooms and replacement for female employees who are taking short break for expressing and storing breastmilk

7. Monitoring, assessment, and collection of laborers’ feedbacks

Appendix 1. List of communications materials

Appendix 2. Instructions for expressing, storing, and preserving breastmilk

Appendix 3. Daily hygiene checklist

Appendix 4. Registration form to use the lactation rooms

Appendix 5. Regulations on using lactation rooms

Appendix 6. Survey on the use of lactation rooms

Appendix 7. Quarterly report on the operation of lactation rooms