Learning Objectives:
- Discuss published criteria for defining malnutrition in pediatric and neonatal populations
- Identify variables that impact nutrition and growth
- Discuss the application and challenges of malnutrition criteria
- Identify potential outcomes of diagnosing malnutrition
Speaker:
Patti Perks, MS, RD, CNSD
NICU Dietitian
Megan Horsley, RD, LD, CSP, CNSC
CICU Dietitian
Target Audience:
This 1 hour presentation is designed for the healthcare professional caring for premature and pediatric patients.
Contact Hours:
Provided by Kendra Schreiner, RN, 18160 Cottonwood Rd., PMB 352, Sunriver, OR, an independent provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #15828. The program is approved for 1 nursing contact hour and 1 CPEU for dietitians. CDR Activity #161358 Performance Indicators: 6.1.4, 6.1.6, 4.2.7.
