Presented on January 26, 2021

Nutrition Support in Brain Injury: From Critical Care to Recovery

Speakers: Melody Wolford, M.Ed, RD, LD, CNSC and Arlene Escuro, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, both from Cleveland Clinic.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the nutrition needs of patients with brain injury, across the continuum of care.

2. Navigate nutrition challenges during neurocritical care treatments. 

3. Describe the prevalence and risk factors for malnutrition in patients with brain injury.

Nutrition Support Concerns in the Gastric Bypass Patient

Presented on September 15, 2020 by Kelly O'Donnel, MS, RD, CNSC and eligible for 1 CPEU credit. 

Learning objectives:

1.    Discuss feeding strategies for the gastric bypass patient in the ICU.

2.    Identify patients at risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

3.    Review signs and symptoms of deficiencies 

Updates in IV Lipids series: Part 4: The Pharmacist Perspective

Intravenous Lipid Emulsions: Evaluating Products for Formulary Consideration

Presented by Leslie N. Schechter, RPh, B.S., Pharm.D., Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Pain Management and Nutritional Support, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 

After purchasing, you will receive an email confirmation with details about joining the webinar.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the characteristics of commercially available Intravenous Lipid Emulsions (ILEs) in the US
  
• Contrast the benefits and limitations of available ILE
• Review the process for adding an intravenous (IV) nutritional product to an institutional formulary 
• Design an effective communication strategy for evaluating ILEs for formulary consideration

Each webinar in the series is pending approval of 1 CPEU.

Updates in IV Lipids series: Part 3: The Dietitian Perspective

Supplemental Fish and Olive Oil-Based Lipid Emulsions: Infectious Outcomes in the Hospitalized Setting

Presented by Andrew Evans MBA, RD, LN and Heather Stanner MS, RD, LDN, CNSC

After purchasing, you will receive an email confirmation with details about receiving the webinar

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the history of lipid injectable emulsions (ILEs) and the composition of commercially available ILEs in the United States.
• Learn about various mechanisms in which fatty acids may inhibit or heighten the inflammatory response and subsequent development of infections in hospitalized patients.
• Evaluate the literature in terms of the relationship between the use of olive oil-based or supplemental fish oil ILE and incidence of infection and duration of hospital length of stay in hospitalized, non-critically ill patients receiving commercially available ILEs.

Updates in IV Lipids series: Part 2: The Physician Perspective

Presented by Dr. Leah Gramlich 

After purchasing, you will receive an email confirmation with details about joining the webinar.

Learning Objectives:

• Review basic concepts in lipids: structure, composition, classification
• Discuss role of lipids in health and disease
• Understand current IV lipid emulsions  (IVLE) unique characteristics
• Describe clinical implications of IVLE and their use in unique situations: case based review

Malnutrition in the Crosshairs - You mean my malnourished patient isn't really malnourished?

Presented by Terese Scollard, MBA RDN LD FAND - Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager for Providence Health Services, Portland, OR 

This webinar is approved for 1 CPEU.

Learning Objectives:

• Demonstrate documentation techniques to strengthen evidence for protein-calorie malnutrition that may help reduce risk for audits and insurance denials.
• Describe conflicts and confusion between the modern understanding of clinical malnutrition as described by the Academy/ASPEN 2012 Consensus Characteristics of Malnutrition, federal auditor denials of clinical malnutrition and advocacy groups working to reduce and prevent malnutrition.
• Identify ways dietitians, nurses and physicians can collaborate to communicate, create workflow and document to support clinical validation, accurate coding, and post-discharge treatment plans including opportunities for nutrition treatments and potential reimbursement in ambulatory settings.  

Sponsored by Nestle.

Webinar: Successful Nutrition Strategies for Kidney Failure

Presented by Erika Johnson MS RD LD CNSC - Intestinal Transplant Coordinator, Cleveland Clinic 

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the kidney
• Distinguish between various methods of dialysis for acute and chronic kidney injury
• Increase knowledge of metabolic bone disease

A Practical Approach to Clinical Assessment for Micronutrient Deficiencies in Patients with Malabsorption

Presented by Elizabeth Wall, MS RDN CNSC - Nutrition Support Specialist, University of Chicago Medical Center

1.0 CPE units have been applied through The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Objectives:

1)      Have awareness of common causes of micronutrient deficiencies.

2)      Understand clinical assessment for micronutrient deficiencies.

3)      Be able to develop a plan of care for micronutrient repletion.

Speaker: Irissa Bachman, MS RDN LD CNSC

Objectives:

1. Review the basics of the nutrition focused physical examination and its role in identifying malnutrition.
2. Define cultural competency and why it pertains to RDNs.
3. Identify specific differences when performing a nutrition focused physical examination on diverse populations.

This product is approved for 1 CPEU (and counts as 1 ethics CPEU!) for an unlimited amount of RDNs at an institution. This presentation can be viewed from different computers.

The Role of Probiotics in Gastrointestinal Disease and other Health Conditions - The Good, The Bad, and The Questionable 

Webinar presented by Emily Rubin, RD LDN - Clinical Dietitian for Celiac, Fatty Liver, and Weight Management Center

Thomas Jefferson University, Dept. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, PA

Learning Objectives: Define probiotics and their mechanism of action, recognize why probiotics are important for human health and describe which probiotics are used for clinical conditions.

This webinar is worth 1 CPEU.

Presenter: Marisa Mozer, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC
Objectives

1. Describe the guidelines, indications, benefits, and complications of enteral and parenteral nutrition for oncology patients.
2. Review nutrition guidelines for enteral and parenteral nutrition for high risk nutrition support cancer patients, including head and neck, esophageal, bone marrow transplant, and gynecological.
3. Describe the indications for home nutrition support and the benefit vs. risk of nutrition support during palliative care/end of life.

This product is approved for 1 CPEU for an unlimited amount of RDNs at an institution. This presentation can be viewed from different computers.

Presenter: Ainsley Malone, MS RD CNSC LDN FADA FASPEN

Objectives: 
1. Describe negative outcomes demonstrated in malnourished hospitalized patients.
2. Describe key therapeutic options for treating malnutrition and improving outcomes.
3. Recognize state and national activities underway to address malnutrition.
4. Outline strategies for nutrition communication and care at hospital discharge and beyond.

This product provides 1 CPEU for an unlimited amount of RDNs at an institution.
This presentation can be viewed from different computers.

Thank you to Baxter for sponsoring this webinar!

Presenter: David Evans, MD, FACS

Objectives:
1. Review the physiology of the GI tract as it relates to shock states.
2. Review the pharmacology of vasopressor agents and the implications for the GI tract and nutrition.
3. Review the pharmacology of barbiturates and paralytics and their impact on nutrition.

This presentation provides 1 CPEU for an unlimited amount of RDNs within an institution. The presentation can be viewed from different computers.

Presenter: Theresa Cattell, RDN, CNSC

Objectives: Describe normal PN fluid, electrolyte and mineral requirements; describe common electrolyte imbalances from GI dysfunction, medications and changes in clinical status; make recommendations for PN changes. 

This presentation provides 1 CPEU for an unlimited amount of RDNs within an institution. The presentation can be viewed from different computers.

This toolkit is designed for self-study or collaborative group learning.
Presented by Terese Scollard, MBA, RDN, LD, FAND

Learning Objectives:

1. Accurately perform and document methodology and results.
2. Interpret findings in the context of a complete nutritional assessment.
3. Obtain baseline and periodic clinical information to contribute to the nutrition diagnosis of protein-calorie malnutrition.

This program is worth 3.0 CPEUs for an unlimited amount of RDNs within an institution. The presentation can be viewed from different computers.