A new Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition article reports findings from ASPEN’s latest national PN Practice Survey, with comparisons to 2003 and 2011.
Among 1,160 U.S. clinicians, results show increased use of safety technologies, including electronic ordering, automated compounding devices, barcode medication administration, smart pumps, and in-line filters during PN administration. However, gaps remain in PN prescribing, storage, administration, oversight, and quality improvement.
Notably, one-third of respondents reported caring for a patient affected by a PN-related error in the past year.
Please review the findings to identify opportunities to strengthen PN safety practices within your organization and share with other colleagues involved in PN management and clinical care. Read the JPEN Article.
Watch a discussion with Phil Ayers, PharmD, and David Seres, MD, who led the 2003 PN Practice Survey, on PN practice evolution and key findings, with practical tips for addressing institutional practices that do not align with guidelines. They also highlight ASPEN resources supporting PN education and practice, including the PN Order Writing Course and PN Competency Model.
We thank the survey authors—Phil Ayers, PharmD; Joseph I. Boullata, PharmD; Todd W. Canada, PharmD; Sarah V. Cogle, PharmD; Andrew Mays, MBA, PharmD; Jessica Monczka, BS, RD; Michael Owen-Michaane, MD; Titilola M. Afolabi, PharmD; Elisabeth Biggs, MS, PA-C, RD; M. Petrea Cober, PharmD, MEd; Emily Coscia, MS, RD; Sharon M. Durfee, RPh; Silvia Figueiroa, MS, RD; Rosa K. Hand, PhD, RDN; Kelly Roehl, MS, RDN-AP; Kathleen Price, PhD, RDN; Heather Stanner, MS, RD—for their work in evaluating current PN practice and identifying opportunities to improve patient safety.