By Peggi Guenter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FASPEN
ASPEN Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Quality, and Advocacy
Today, every 60 seconds, 10 hospitalized patients with malnutrition are not diagnosed – that’s 15,000 patients per day. This is compared to over a decade ago, when 14 hospitalized patients with malnutrition were not diagnosed per minute ( [...]
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Closing the Gap
By Peggi Guenter, PhD, RN, FAAN, FASPEN
ASPEN Senior Director of Clinical Practice, Quality, and Advocacy
Today, every 60 seconds, 10 hospitalized patients with malnutrition are not diagnosed – that’s 15,000 patients per day. This is compared to over a decade ago, when 14 hospitalized patients with malnutrition were not diagnosed per minute ( [...]
Interview: Parenteral Nutrition with ...
We recently spoke with Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP, about all things parenteral nutrition (PN), including highlights from the PN Consensus Recommendations, and the future of PN safety. Dr. Ayers is the moderator for all four parts of the Parenteral Nutrition Safety Series and Certificate of Training Program. The program, which is support [...]
A Note from NOVEL Parent Representati...
Recently I went and saw the movie Collateral Beauty and it caused me to pause and reflect on what my collateral beauty is, especially after losing Grant. I thought I would share with you what it is since you have all become a part of my collateral beauty in life.
What is your collateral beauty whether it be from loss, opposition, adversity, [...]
Affordable Care Act Statement from AS...
Many of our US members, on behalf of our patients, have expressed concerns as to what will happen with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the patient protections that it provides. The biggest concern is the fear that the bill will be repealed without a suitable replacement program. ASPEN wants to ensure that health care coverage is accessible [...]
Book Review: The A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric...
By Jennifer Sato, MS RD CNSC
U.C.S.F. Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland
H.E.A.L. Program
The initial success of the 1st Edition of The A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum was no surprise given the plethora of nutrition experts, evidence-based research, and topics covered for the pediatric care clinician. The A.S.P.E.N. Pe [...]
Critical Care Section Member Spotligh...
The Critical Care Section presents their Member Spotlight on Dr. Jayshil Patel. As the current Chair-Elect for the Critical Care Section, Dr. Patel reflects on his work in clinical nutrition.
What is your current position and what specifically do you do?
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Medical, Division of Pulmonary and Criti [...]
Pediatric Section Member Spotlight: J...
Get to Know Jodi Wolff, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, FAACPDM
What is your current job title and work location?
Pediatric Dietitian, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
What is your educational background?
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Nutrition
How did you get in [...]
Nutrition Support Nurses Section Memb...
What is your current job title and work location?
Clinical Nurse Specialist: Wound/Skin/Ostomy.
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI.
What is your educational background?
Master’s degree in Nursing.
Certified in Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nursing (CWOCN) by the Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nursing Association.
How did you [...]
Interview with Dr. Jayshil Patel, Cha...
Why is it so important to participate in the Adult Critically Ill Patient Series?
The Adult Critically Ill Patient Series includes four educational sessions. Participation in the series will allow the learner to understand how the guidelines evolved, how they have changed since 2009, and where the guidelines are headed. In addition, the serie [...]
Pediatrics Section Member Spotlight: ...
Beth Lyman, MSN, RN, CNSC
What is your current job title and work location?
Co-director for the Nutrition Support Team, Children’s Mercy, Kansas City
What is your educational background?
MSN in nursing—adult nurse practitioner from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
How did you get involved in the field of clinical nutrition?
In 19 [...]
