The initiation of parenteral nutrition in the home setting can provide service to patients that keeps them out of the hospital and in the safety and comfort of their homes. Not every patient is a candidate for a home start. This session aims to provide learners with a review of studies and cases in which PN was successfully initiated and will transition into patient assessment to determine the feasibility for a patient requiring PN. Once a patient is deemed to be appropriate, the session will then cover the initial formula and the development the individualized patient care plan to start, monitor, and progress that patient towards their goal formula and infusion time. This session is designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and dietitians.
- Provider:National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)
- Start Date: 2025-01-15 06:00:00
- End Date: 2025-01-15 06:00:00
- Credit Details: Dietetic CPEUs: 0.5 hours
Nursing: 0.5 hours
Pharmacy: 0.5 hours - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all