Conference Program & Speakers

7:15 AM - 8 AM 

8 AM - 8:15 AM 

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Registration / Breakfast* / Exhibits

Welcome
Anne M. Tucker, PharmD, BCNSP and Rina Patel, PharmD, BCNSP
Symposium Co-Chairs

Identification of Malnutrition and Nutritional Deficiencies 
Renee Walker, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND
Advanced Practice Dietitian and Nutrition Support Team Coordinator
UAN: 0156-9999-20-047-L01-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Knowledge-based
​At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Describe the components of the nutrition-focused physical examination.
• Explain skills needed to complete a nutrition-focused physical exam for assessment of body fat, muscle, micronutrient status, fluid accumulation, abdominal exam, and functional performance.
• Use information obtained in a nutrition-focused physical exam to develop a nutrition diagnosis.

Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections
Roy Borchardt, MS, PA
Physician’s Assistant, Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Infectious Disease
UAN: 0156-9999-20-048-L01-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Knowledge-based
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Define catheter related bloodstream infections (CRBSI).
• Discuss different types of central venous access devices.
• Provide prevention and treatment strategies for CRBSI.
• Identify clinical situations when catheter removal is indicated.

Break* / Exhibits / Questions

Parenteral Nutrition Basics - Writing the PN Prescription
Karrie Derenski, PharmD, BCNSP, BCCCP, CNSC
Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacy Services
UAN: 0156-9999-20-049-L01-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Knowledge-based
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Identify indications and goals of parenteral nutrition.
• Review the steps in the parenteral nutrition process.
• Discuss clinical recommendations and clinical tools to help guide the parenteral nutrition process.
• Provide sources and strategies for use during product shortages.

Identification and Management of PN Metabolic Complications
Jacob Hall, PharmD, BCNSP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care and Nutrition Support
UAN: 0156-9999-20-050-L01-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Knowledge-based
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Identify common metabolic complications of parenteral nutrition and patients at risk.
• Describe methods used to minimize the risk for parenteral nutrition complications in practice.
• Develop appropriate treatment strategies for metabolic complications associated with parenteral nutrition.

Break / Lunch* / Exhibits 

Transitioning Your PN Patient from Hospital to Home: Everything You Need to Know 
Gabriella Gardner, RDN-AP, LD, CNSC
Outpatient Clinical Dietitian
UAN: 0156-9999-20-051-L04-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Application-based
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Identify specific areas and processes where risk is the highest when transitioning patients to home parenteral nutrition therapy.
• Develop strategies for nutrition support team members to reduce risk to patients when transitioning to home parenteral nutrition therapy.
• Apply current ASPEN guidelines and recommendations to support safe transitions of care.

Implementing the PN Safety Recommendations at Your Institution
Todd Canada, PharmD, BCNSP, BCCCP, FASHP, FTSHP, FASPEN
Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager and Nutrition Support Team Coordinator
UAN: 0156-9999-20-051-L05-P | Credit Hours: 1.0 | Type: Knowledge-based
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist participant will be able to:

• Describe safety issues related to the parenteral nutrition use process.
• Identify common parenteral nutrition-related errors.
• Review available ASPEN recommendations and resources for safe parenteral nutrition use.
• Discuss action items to promote and implement parenteral nutrition safety recommendations.

The participating speakers have no relevant conflicts of interest to disclose.
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*Meal or snacks provided.

Raffle for ASPEN publications and more will be held at the conclusion of the program!  

*Must be present during raffle drawing to win

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