Parenteral Nutrition Safety: The Story Continues. (11th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ayers, Phil; Boullata, Joseph; Sacks, Gordon
• Is Part Of: Nutrition in clinical practice. Volume 33:Number 1(2018:Feb.)
• Page Start: 46
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 2018-01-11
• Subjects: parenteral nutrition -- safety -- electronic health records -- medication errors -- nutritional support; Nutrition -- Periodicals; Diet therapy -- Periodicals; Artificial feeding -- Periodicals; 615.854
• DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0884-5336

Abstract

Abstract: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is an important therapeutic modality used for a variety of indications in adults, children, and infants. PN is a complex, high‐alert medication that requires appropriate education and ongoing competency assessment to ensure a safe process. PN is not recognized by many organizations as a medication, which leads to underreporting of errors. This article will provide important insight and recommendations to promote a safe PN process.