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NUTRITION AND CHRONIC WOUND HEALING MANAGEMENT SERIES
Review current evidence-based nutrition assessment and best practices in identifying nutrition gaps as they relate to chronic wounds.
Strategies for the Development of Safe Oral Feeding Among Preterm Infants
In this course, Andrea Mangino, MS, CCC-SLP will discuss physiological and developmental factors related to infant feeding; identify infant readiness cues and signs of disengagement; and list 2 strategies to facilitate improved oral feeding.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Wound Module 3: Making the Connection: Chronic Wounds and Nutrition
In this course, Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN will explore the role of dietitians in wound care; review current evidence-based nutrition assessment and best practices in identifying nutrition gaps as they relate to chronic wounds; identify key nutrients associated with skin integrity and wound healing; and discuss opportunities for collaboration between multidisciplinary teams using a case study approach. Originally presented on September 15, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
What’s New in Oncology? Addressing Muscle Health and Nutrition
In this course, faculty will review the impact of malnutrition and muscle loss on clinical outcomes in patients with cancer; summarize body composition techniques for muscle mass assessment and implications for clinical practice; and identify new clinical data on protein and hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) as interventions for patients with cancer. Originally presented live on September 5, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Wound Module 2: Pressure Injuries and the Management of Chronic Wounds
In this course, Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS will define common features associated with pressure injuries; describe the causes, pathogenic mechanisms, and clinical features of various pressure injury classifications; explore current guidelines for assessment, treatment and prevention of pressure injuries; and discuss opportunities for collaboration between multidisciplinary teams. Originally presented as a live webinar on September 15, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Wound Module 1: A Closer Look: Understanding Chronic Wounds
In this course, Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS will identify the difference between acute and chronic wounds; define common features associated with chronic venous insufficiency, diabetic foot ulcers, and arterial ulcers; review the causes, pathogenic mechanisms, and classifications of wounds; and explore current guidelines for wound assessment, treatment and prevention. Originally presented as a live webinar on September 15, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Probiotics and Preterm Infants: Do We Need More Research or Action?
In this course, Stefan Johansson, MD, PhD and Adam Baker, PhD will compare and contrast the safety and manufacturing of probiotic products; describe the principles of evidence-based practice and preclinical data; review current probiotic research; and discuss outcomes from a real-world implementation of probiotics in the NICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 17, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Nutrition, Muscle and Strength: Paramount for Optimal Health
In this course, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, MD, PhD and Philip J Atherton, PhD, AFHEA will explain the new pandemic of sarcopenia and frailty after COVID-19 in the older adult population; review the impact of long-COVID on muscle and nutritional outcomes; summarize the new GLIM body composition guidelines; and more!
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Advancing Malnutrition Quality Improvement and Health Equity: Opportunities to Lead Change
In this course, the faculty will identify the role of malnutrition and quality care in health policy strategies; establish how the Global Malnutrition Composite Score (GMCS) measure can help RDN leaders to integrate quality improvement into nutrition care; and describe the impact of nutrition quality measures within health systems seeking to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health. This program was originally presented live at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo on October 8, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Measuring Body Composition and Optimal Nutrition Support in the ICU Setting
In this course, Dr Van Zanten will summarize the prevalence and impact of muscle mass loss in the ICU; discuss the importance of assessing body composition in ICU patients; review feasible techniques for measuring body composition at the bedside; describe the role of protein and early enteral nutrition to improve outcomes; and discuss how we can achieve protein targets in ICU patients who are at risk for overfeeding. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 16, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (RO002), is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
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