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Driving Change: Implementing the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) Across the Ecosystem of Healthcare (Part 1)
In this course, Katie Robinson, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC and Angela Lago, MS, RD, LDN, FAND will define the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) and the Global Malnutrition Composite Score (GMCS); discuss the prevalence of malnutrition in the acute care setting and its relationship to health equity; identify best practices for implementing key components of the nutrition care process; and more! Originally presented as a live webinar on August 15, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.25; Dietitian CPEU: 1.25
Interactions of Nutrition, the Gastrointestinal Microbiome, and Health
In this course, Hannah D. Holscher, PhD, RD will describe the interaction between diet, microbiota, and health; define prebiotics and list accepted and candidate prebiotics; and recall health benefits of prebiotic consumption. Originally presented live at the 121st Abbott Nutrition Research Conference on September 27, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 0.5; Dietitian CPEU: 0.5
Driving Change: Implementing the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) Across the Ecosystem of Healthcare (Part 2)
In this course, Katie Robinson, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC and Skip Allen MS, RD, LDN, CLT will evaluate strategies to engage community partners to provide ongoing malnutrition care in the community setting post-discharge; discuss the implementation of the GMCS measure; and list resources to empower clinicians to act. Originally presented as a live webinar on August 15, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Optimizing Human Milk in the NICU and at Discharge
In this course, Sharon Groh-Wargo, PhD, RDN will review the benefits and challenges of using human milk in the NICU; describe fortification options to improve the nutrition of VLBW infants fed human milk; and discuss planning strategies for the discharge on human milk. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 7, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Adolescent Nutrition and Growth
In this course, Robert Murray, MD, FAAP will describe the decade-long growth and development of the adolescent; outline the current nutritional status of U.S. adolescents; examine the many risks for malnutrition in the adolescent female; and review assessment and intervention strategies in clinical practice.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Weeding Through the Evidence
In this course, Susan Meier, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC will discuss the pharmacodynamics of cannabis and its impact on the mother and developing fetus; review current research on the effects of perinatal marijuana use; and summarize recommendations for pregnant and lactating mothers. Originally presented as a live webinar on July 19, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.25; Dietitian CPEU: 1.25
Safeguarding Preparation and Delivery of Infant Feedings in the NICU
In this course, Marsha Dumm, MS, RDN, LD will describe current US standards and best practices for human milk and formula handling in the hospital setting; discuss the scope of services, staffing, and structure of a centralized human milk and formula preparation area; and outline quality improvement and safety monitoring necessary for a centralized feeding preparation room or area. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 7, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Understanding the Impact of HMOs: A Closer Look at the Evidence and Supporting Research
In this course, the faculty will summarize the role and types of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs); review pre-clinical and clinical research on HMOs; and discuss the potential neuroprotective mechanisms of HMOs and their impact on cognitive outcomes in infancy. Originally presented live at the 11th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth on February 16, 2024.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
The Role of Nutrition in Pressure Injury Management in Patients with Diabetes
In this course, Joyce Black, PhD, RN, FAAN and Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN will identify evidence-based practices and nationally recognized guidelines for the management of pressure injuries (PIs) as they relate to patients with diabetes; list the key nutrition interventions associated with the management of PIs; review the role of SPIPP-Adult 2.0 in PI management and discuss how implementing nutrition-related protocols can improve patient outcomes. Originally presented live at the ASPEN 2024 Nutrition Science and Practice Conference on March 3, 2024.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Prebiotics and the Microbiota: Optimizing Gut Health in Critically Ill Patients (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a 2-part course. In this part, Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD, FASPEN will identify the impact of prebiotics on the microbiota. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 7, 2023.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
