Decreasing Inappropriate Initiation of Parenteral Nutrition
Leads
Sara Bliss, PharmD
Emily Coscia, MS, RD
Anne Peery, MD
IHQI Support Team
Matt Huemmer, MBA, MHAÂ
Shana Ratner, MD
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1. Reduce inappropriate use of parenteral nutrition (PN)
- Oral/enteral nutrition always preferred
- PN <3 days = risk and little to no benefit
2. Improve timing of PN initiation
- If unable to receive adequate oral/enteral nutrition:
- 7 days well-nourished
- 3-5 days nutritionally-at-risk
- ASAP baseline moderate or severe malnutrition
3. Implement PN safety assessment and education
Project Materials
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