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ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Author(s) -
Boullata Joseph I.,
Carrera Amy Long,
Harvey Lillian,
Escuro Arlene A.,
Hudson Lauren,
Mays Andrew,
McGinnis Carol,
Wessel Jacqueline J.,
Bajpai Sarita,
Beebe Mara Lee,
Kinn Tamara J.,
Klang Mark G.,
Lord Linda,
Martin Karen,
PompeiiWolfe Cecelia,
Sullivan Jackie,
Wood Abby,
Malone Ainsley,
Guenter Peggi
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607116673053
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , adverse effect , standardization , best practice , parenteral nutrition , enteral administration , intervention (counseling) , medline , product (mathematics) , patient safety , medical emergency , health care , nursing , computer science , pharmacology , management , political science , law , economics , economic growth , operating system , geometry , mathematics
Enteral nutrition (EN) is a valuable clinical intervention for patients of all ages in a variety of care settings. Along with its many outcome benefits come the potential for adverse effects. These safety issues are the result of clinical complications and of process‐related errors. The latter can occur at any step from patient assessment, prescribing, and order review, to product selection, labeling, and administration. To maximize the benefits of EN while minimizing adverse events requires that a systematic approach of care be in place. This includes open communication, standardization, and incorporation of best practices into the EN process. This document provides recommendations based on the available evidence and expert consensus for safe practices, across each step of the process, for all those involved in caring for patients receiving EN.