Wednesday, September 28, 1200 – 1300 hours EDT
Implementation of the INPAC in Canadian hospitals: key elements to success
The Integrated Nutrition Pathway for Acute Care (INPAC) is an evidence-based algorithm to detect, monitor and treat malnutrition in acute care patients. In the More-2-Eat Study, the implementation of the INPAC is tested in 5 Canadian hospitals. This session will provide practical information on how one independent hospital site and one involved in the More-2-Eat Study have implemented aspects of the INPAC this year. More specific focus will be on nutrition screening at admission, triage using the Subjective Global Assessment and implementation of a Volunteer Meal Assistance Program. Key strategies for success will be discussed.
Speakers: Manon Laporte RD, member of the CMTF Advisory Board and Clinical Dietitian at Réseau de santé Vitalité Health Network in New Brunswick, and Marilee Stickles White RD, Regional Manager Clinical Nutrition, Niagara Health System.