Part 1: Enteral Nutrition for the Long Term and Home Care Patient
Presented by Anne Maher RDN, LDN,CNSC
This talk will briefly discuss the value of Enteral Nutrition Therapy for patients of all ages and populations at home or in long term care. The new ASPEN Consensus Recommendations will be briefly reviewed. We will also go over the wide range of enteral formulas available today, including blenderized formulas, commercially produced and homemade. The transition to the new ENFit enteral connectors which began in 2014 is still not complete and we will discuss where we are now in the process. There will be some enteral and IV (parenteral) pumps and sets to see, including some of the new ENfit connector systems.
Objectives:
Discuss indications of Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Review the recent 2016 ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Describe different enteral formulas available including real food and blended formulas
Discuss where we are now in the new Enteral Connector design standards or ENFit
Part 2: Parenteral Nutrition Overview
Presented by Alyce Newton, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
The Parenteral Nutrition process is complex and involves multiple disciplines. In this presentation, the identification of the appropriate patients, nutrition assessment and development of the PN prescription, preparation, compounding, administration and PN monitoring will be discussed. Standardization of the PN process can help improve safe provision of PN. The ASPEN clinical guidelines, nutrient recommendations and toolkits will be used to help clinicians navigate each step of the PN process and provide appropriate, safe care for their patients.
Objectives:
Understand when parenteral nutrition (PN) is indicated and the goals of PN therapy
Review the process for writing a PN prescription
Describe the complexity and safety risks of the PN process
Discuss how standardization of the PN process can help improve safety
*Dinner will be provided*
*2 CEU’s for attending*
RSVP Information: Eliana Lakritz at 413-568-2811 ext. 5671 or [email protected]
Cost Prior to Event: WAMDA members: $20, non-members: $25, Students/interns: $10
Cost at the Door: WAMDA members: $25, non-members: $30, Students/interns: $15
Cash or Check payable to WAMDA c/o to Eliana Lakritz: 3 Lois St 2nd Floor Westfield, MA 01085