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Standards for Nutrition Support: Adult Hospitalized Patients
Andrew Ukleja1, Karen Gilbert2, Kris M Mogensen3
1Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Summary
The updated Standards for Nutrition Support for Adult Hospitalized Patients provide benchmarks for safe and effective nutrition care. These practice-based guidelines assist healthcare professionals in managing hospitalized adults receiving nutrition support.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Healthcare Standards
- Patient Care
Background:
- The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) establishes standards for competent nutrition care.
- Previous standards were published in 2010.
- Nutrition support is critical for hospitalized adult patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the 2010 Standards for Nutrition Support for Adult Hospitalized Patients.
- To provide benchmarks for safe and efficacious nutrition care.
- To guide healthcare professionals in delivering nutrition support.
Main Methods:
- Practice-based standards development.
- Review and update of existing guidelines.
- Focus on professional responsibilities in nutrition support.
Main Results:
- Updated standards address comprehensive nutrition support.
- Guidelines cover patient assessment, diagnosis, education, and care planning.
- Standards include implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and professional issues.
Conclusions:
- The updated standards provide a framework for optimal nutrition support in hospitalized adults.
- These guidelines are applicable in various hospital settings.
- Adherence to standards promotes safe and effective patient care.
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