Dietitians in Nutrition Support 2008 Pre-FNCE Workshop
 

2008 Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG Pre-FNCE Workshop


Nutrition Screening — How Can We Improve Our Practice?
October 25, 2008
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency on Wacker — Columbus IJ and KL Rooms
Chicago, Illinois

Dietitians must be familiar with the tools used for nutrition screening for both acute care and long-term care. Nutrition screening tools that have been adequately validated are necessaryin today's healthcare environment, with the focus on evidenc based medicine. Speakers will discuss the appropriate tools to be used in various patient/client populations. The differences betwen nutrition screening and nutritional assessment will be reviewed.

This workshop is sponsored by Nestle Nutrition

4 CPE credits will be offered.

There is no charge for this event. Online Registration will close October 10, 2008.

For more information contact Susan Brantley at sbrantle@mc.utmck.edu or 865/922-1937