Navigating Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN): An Interprofessional Team Approach to Pediatric HPN Success (SU20)

Breakout

Date & Time:

February 15, 2026

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PT

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-010-L99-P

Course level:

Intermediate

Pediatric Content Included

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

  • Develop a comprehensive consultation process to identify appropriate candidates for HPN.
  • Create an intensive inpatient education protocol to mitigate risk for ambulatory CLABSI, CVC complications and hospital readmissions.
  • Identify the role of the dietitian as part of the healthcare team in developing strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and standardization of management of vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies in pediatric HPN.
  • Discuss the role of the clinical social worker as part of the healthcare team in the assessment and risk mitigation for pediatric HPN patients and ongoing support from inpatient to home.
  • Explain the pharmacist’s role as part of the healthcare team in identifying compounding errors, managing drug shortages, and creating unique travel regimens.

Topics & Presenters

From Assessment to Action: Elevating Pediatric Home PN Safety through Consultation and Education

Jennifer T. McClelland
MS, FNP-BC

APN III, Home PN Clinical Coordinator

Home Parenteral Nutrition Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

The Importance of Initial and Ongoing Social Work Assessment When Considering Home PN

Jessica McCaig
MSW, LICSW, PMH-C

Clinical Social Worker II

Center for Advanced Intestinal Rehabilitation, Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Micronutrient and Vitamin Deficiencies in Home PN: How to Identify and Manage

Brittany DePaula
RD, LDN, CNSC

Senior Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Pharmacists Are Your Friend! The Important Role a Pharmacist Can Play On Your Home PN Team

Margaret Murphy
PharmD, BCNSP

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Home Parenteral Nutrition Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

Moderators:

Beth Deen

PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS

Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Nutrition Support

Cook Children’s Medical Center

Fort Worth, TX

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