2026 ASPEN Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Therapy: Safety, Access, and Clinical Application (T21)

Breakout

Date & Time:

February 16, 2027

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM CT

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-27-034-L99-P

Course Level:

Intermediate

Pediatric Content Included

EN

Enteral Content Included

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

  • Analyze gaps in enteral nutrition safety practices related to prescribing, access device selection, and administration that contribute to patient harm.
  • Apply evidence-based recommendations to select, manage, and troubleshoot enteral access devices and nutrition delivery in clinical scenarios, including safety events and product shortages.
  • Evaluate system-level strategies and patient-specific considerations to improve enteral nutrition safety, standardize practices, and optimize outcomes across care settings.

Topics & Presenters

Implementing Safe Enteral Nutrition Practices: Systems, Prescribing, and Operational Considerations

April Church
MS, RD, LD, CNSC

Manager of Clinical Nutrition Services

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Medford, OR

Securing a Safe Route of Delivery: Best Practices for Enteral Access Devices

Jan Powers
Jan Powers
PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, NE-BC, EBP-C, FCCM, FAAN

Director of Nursing, EBP and Professional Practice

Parkview Health System

Parkview, IN

Applying Safe Enteral Nutrition Practices: Key Pediatric Considerations and Case-Based Approaches

Catherine Larson-Nath
MD, CNSC

Associate Professor

Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School

Director of Intestinal Rehabilitation Program

University of Minnesota Medical School

Minneapolis, MN

Implementing Safe Enteral Nutrition Practices: Strategies to Minimize Medication-Related Errors

Sara Bliss
PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, BCCCP, FASPEN

Clinical Pharmacist

Nutrition Support, UNC Hospitals

Chapel Hill, NC

Moderators:

Michelle Schneider

MS, RD, CNSC, CCTD, FASPEN

Manager, Clinical Practice

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Franklin, WI