Nutrition Support Access: Breaking Down Barriers

ASPEN | Malnutrition Awareness Week™ Schedule (nutritioncare.org)

Individuals in the home health care setting with chronic conditions impacting their ability to adequately consume or receive nutrients are often at risk of becoming malnourished. The ability of these individuals to be assessed and diagnosed is surprisingly inconsistent. This webinar will highlight challenges in diagnosing malnutrition in the outpatient population. Speakers will address the barriers preventing patients from receiving a malnutrition diagnosis and being started on appropriate nutrition support therapy when needed.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify challenges in recognizing and diagnosing malnutrition in patients in the home health care settings.
2. Outline common barriers preventing patients in the home care setting from adequate nutrition support.
3. Explore strategies to overcome barriers to access nutrition support.

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CE Credit: 1.00 hours