FEEDING FUTURES
Building the continuum of care from hospital to home
January 12 – 16, 2026
Join us for a single session, or participate in all sessions. Each session is free to register and attend. You must be registered for each session you wish to attend. Attendees can earn up to 5 CE credits upon completion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed about these important developments and connect with others who are committed to enhancing safety and outcomes in enteral nutrition. See the information below to register for individual sessions.
DAY 1
Monday, January 12
Blend & Mend: Pediatric G-Tube Site Care and Blended Feeds in Acute Care
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DAY 2
Tuesday, January 13
Bridging Care: Piecing Together the Enteral Nutrition Transition Puzzle from Acute Settings to Home
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DAY 3
Wednesday, January 14
Medicare Part B Reimbursement for Tube Feeding
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DAY 4
Thursday, January 15
Living and Learning: Lessons From Life on Tube Feeding
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DAY 5
Friday, January 16
Home Enteral Nutrition Support: Troubleshooting Silent Struggles
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Blend & Mend: Pediatric G-Tube Site Care and Blended Feeds in Acute Care
This session will provide an in-depth look at the role and functions of the Enteral Access Team (EAT) at Children’s Mercy Hospital and how their coordinated approach supports safe, effective feeding practices. Participants will learn to recognize and manage common gastrostomy site complications, while also exploring best practices for dietitian-led nutrition support in the acute care setting. The session will highlight practical strategies that promote strong interdisciplinary teamwork and offer actionable approaches to optimize enteral nutrition delivery, ensuring high-quality care for pediatric patients.
Monday, January 12
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM PT
1.0 CE Credit for RN, RD
Sarah Peters MS, BSN, RN, RD, LD, CNSC
Nursing Program Coordinator, Enteral Access Team at Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Sarah is a dual-trained nurse and dietitian who currently serves as a nursing program coordinator for the Enteral Access Team (EAT) at Children’s Mercy Hospital. In this role, she specializes in gastrostomy devices, overseeing all aspects of their management, including site care, troubleshooting, and family education. Before stepping into her current position, Sarah spent several years as a bedside nurse in the PICU and previously worked for a decade as a clinical dietitian both at Children’s Mercy. Her clinical background spans general pediatrics, critical care, nephrology, and nutrition support. In addition to her work at the hospital, Sarah contributes her expertise as a pediatric consultant for Avanos and Elsevier. She holds a master’s degree in medical dietetics from Saint Louis University and a nursing degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Sarah Camey MS, RD, CSP, LD, CCTD
Clinical Nutrition Specialist III at Children’s Mercy Kansas City
Sarah is a graduate of Missouri State University (BS in Dietetics) and the University of Kansas Medical Center (Dietetic Internship, MS in Dietetics and Nutrition). She has worked as a dietitian at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO, for the past 10 years. Professional areas of interest include nephrology, the infant home tracheostomy and ventilator program, and nutrition support. Outside of work, Sarah stays busy as a semi-professional bassist in the Kansas City area and enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs and 1 cat.
Cara Larimer, RD, FASPEN
Director of Clinical Development, Enteral at Moog Medical
Cara Larimer, RD, CNSC is the Director of Clinical Development for the Enteral product line at Moog. Cara attended the University of Arkansas and completed her dietetic internship at Barnes Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health. After working a variety of hospitals across the country, she was seeking a new adventure landing her into the world of home enteral nutrition support in. She has since spent over 15 years developing her passion for enteral nutrition support, while helping to champion those patients live their best lives.
Bridging Care: Piecing Together the Enteral Nutrition Transition Puzzle from Acute Settings to Home
This session offers a practical look at the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning patients from acute care to home on enteral nutrition. Attendees will explore key differences in enteral administration across care settings and examine the essential components of a safe and effective transition—including formula choices, tube types, site care, administration methods, discharge planning, reimbursement, and caregiver education.
Tuesday, January 13
3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
1.0 CE Credit for RN, RD
Cara Larimer, RD, FASPEN
Director of Clinical Development, Enteral at Moog Medical
Cara Larimer, RD, CNSC is the Director of Clinical Development for the Enteral product line at Moog. Cara attended the University of Arkansas and completed her dietetic internship at Barnes Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health. After working a variety of hospitals across the country, she was seeking a new adventure landing her into the world of home enteral nutrition support in. She has since spent over 15 years developing her passion for enteral nutrition support, while helping to champion those patients live their best lives.
Medicare Part B Reimbursement for Tube Feeding
This session will equip attendees with a solid understanding of Medicare Part B guidelines for enteral coverage and the key criteria patients must meet for eligibility. Participants will review enteral formula product classifications, along with the documentation Medicare requires to support reimbursement and demonstrate medical necessity. The session will also clarify the purpose and proper use of an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) when patients do not meet coverage criteria. By the end, clinicians will feel more confident navigating Medicare requirements to ensure compliant, accurate, and patient-centered enteral nutrition support.
Wednesday, January 14
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT
1.0 CE Credit for RN, RD
Nadia Steinbrecher RD, CSO, CNSC
Medicare Qualification Specialist Team Supervisor
Nadia has worked in nutrition support for over 20 years, and with Coram CVS Specialty for over a decade. She is passionate about patient advocacy, especially in reimbursement, and holds specialty certifications in both oncology nutrition and nutrition support. She’s written for the Academy’s “Support Line” publication and also contributed to ASPEN posters. When she’s not at work, Nadia can be found playing in the mountains of southwest Colorado with her rescue pup June Bug.
Living and Learning: Lessons From Life on Tube Feeding
Living with enteral nutrition is more than managing formulas, supplies, and nutritional needs—it’s a journey of adaptation, resilience, and personal growth. In this session, people with lived experience of tube feeding will share the lessons they’ve learned along the way, including what they wish they had known early on, how they navigated challenges, and what has helped them thrive. Attendees will hear real-world insights on daily routines, communication with healthcare teams, emotional well-being, and staying engaged in the activities and relationships that matter most. This webinar creates space for honest reflection, practical strategies, and community connection—reminding us that quality of life and personal goals matter just as much as clinical stability and nutrition.
Thursday, January 15
1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT
1.0 CE Credit for RN, RD
Kelly Baker
Patient, Student Nurse
Kelly Baker is a nursing student with a strong background in patient advocacy, public speaking, and medical nutrition education. Her experience living with intestinal failure and relying on both enteral and parenteral nutrition for many years inspired her commitment to improving the patient experience within nutrition support. Kelly has worked with the Oley foundation as a support group leader and speaker, she also presents independently at professional trainings and education events. She is dedicated to strengthening patient-provider communication and advancing holistic, patient-centered care for individuals on home nutrition support.
Kalee Eichelberger, MS, RD, LD/N, CNSC, CHES
Education Manager: The Oley Foundation
Kalee is a clinical dietitian and certified health educator with diverse experience in healthcare, public health education, patient advocacy, and medical nutrition therapy. Her journey began as an individual reliant upon nutrition support herself, which inspired her career in clinical nutrition. Her career focus has been on the process improvement and management of nutrition support therapies in the hospital, ambulatory and home settings and during transitions of care. Currently, Kalee serves as the Education Manager for the Oley Foundation where she develops, coordinates and oversees the educational programs and initiatives of the foundation. She strives to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life, care ownership, and patient care experience of individuals on home nutrition support.
Home Enteral Nutrition Support: Troubleshooting Silent Struggles
This panel discussion will highlight the real-world challenges patients face when managing enteral nutrition in the home and outpatient setting. Experienced clinicians will examine common barriers to adherence, share practical strategies for troubleshooting tube-related problems and feeding intolerance, and outline key safety considerations—including identifying refeeding syndrome risk and implementing necessary precautions when starting or adjusting home enteral nutrition. Attendees will gain clear, actionable guidance to support safe and successful outpatient nutrition therapy.
Friday, January 16
11:30 AM ET / 10:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM MT / 8:30 AM PT
1.0 CE Credit for RN, RD
Cynthia Reddick RD, CNSC
Home Tube Feeding Expert, Educator and Strategist
Cynthia is a home tube feeding expert with over 25 years in homecare, specializing in transitioning patients from hospital to home and promoting positive clinical outcomes. Passionate about nutrition support since her internship at City of Hope National Medical Center, she believes a positive relationship with a feeding tube improves adherence and quality of life. A recipient of ASPEN’s 2023 HPEN Trailblazer Award, Cynthia consults on home tube feeding and enteral innovation, sharing her expertise through presentations, webinars, and case studies. She has spoken for organizations such as the Oley Foundation, CMSA, NHIA, ASPEN, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Martha Hagenbrock APRN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic
Martha Hagenbrock is a nurse practitioner and assistant professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where she practices in the Home Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition program. Her Home Enteral Nutrition team was a recipient of the ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Team of Distinction Award in 2023. Ms. Hagenbrock is a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist and holds her M.S. degree in Nursing from the University of San Diego and undergraduate degrees in nursing and music from Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Indiana. Her past clinical experience encompassed complex internal medicine and geriatric medicine, including patients receiving enteral nutrition in the skilled nursing facility setting.
Danelle Johnson MS, RDN, LD, CNSC
Advanced Practice II Dietitian at Mayo Clinic
Danelle is a home parenteral and enteral nutrition dietitian at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She completed her undergrad in dietetics at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, masters degree in clinical nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her dietetic internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Prior to working in home nutrition support, she worked in the inpatient acute care setting, as well as in bariatric surgery. Her research interests include malnutrition in obesity, and patients with obesity on home enteral nutrition.
CEs provided by Moog
Accreditation Information:
Blend & Mend: Pediatric G-Tube Site Care and Blended Feeds in Acute Care
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17593 for 1 contact hours. This document must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course concludes. The CPE activity application for Blend & Mend: Pediatric G-Tube Site Care and Blended Feeds in Acute Care is pending CDR approved for 1.0 CE as a CPE Prior Approved Program with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider Code #46A1136, Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units. Activity Number: 190990 CPE Level 1 Performance Indicators*: 11.3.6; 2.2.1; 3.3.4 RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. *Refer to your Professional Development Portfolio Guide for Performance Indicators.
Bridging Care: Piecing Together the Enteral Nutrition Transition Puzzle from Acute Settings to Home
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17593 for 1 contact hours. This document must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course concludes. The CPE activity application for Bridging Care: Piecing Together the Enteral Nutrition Transition Puzzle from Acute Settings to Home is pending CDR approved for 1.0 CE as a CPE Prior Approved Program with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider Code #46A1136, Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units. Activity Number: 190881 CPE Level 1 Performance Indicators*: 11.3.1; 11.5.1; 2.2.2; 5.2.8 RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. *Refer to your Professional Development Portfolio Guide for Performance Indicators.
Medicare Part B Reimbursement for Tube Feeding
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17593 for 1 contact hours. This document must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course concludes. The CPE activity application for Medicare Part B Reimbursement for Tube Feeding is pending CDR approved for 1.0 CE as a CPE Prior Approved Program with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider Code #46A1136, Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units. Activity Number: 190881 CPE Level 1 Performance Indicators*: 2.3.5; 3.2.5; 4.3.5 RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. *Refer to your Professional Development Portfolio Guide for Performance Indicators.
Living and Learning: Lessons From Life on Tube Feeding
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17593 for 1 contact hours. This document must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course concludes. The CPE activity application for Living and Learning: Lessons From Life on Tube Feeding is pending CDR approved for 1.0 CE as a CPE Prior Approved Program with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider Code #46A1136, Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units. Activity Number: 190947 CPE Level 1 Performance Indicators*: 1.7.2; 10.3.3; 11.3.1; 2.2.2; 5.2.4 RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. *Refer to your Professional Development Portfolio Guide for Performance Indicators.
Home Enteral Nutrition Support: Troubleshooting Silent Struggles
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #17593 for 1 contact hours. This document must be retained by the licensee for a period of four years after the course concludes. The CPE activity application for Home Enteral Nutrition Support: Troubleshooting Silent Struggles is pending CDR approved for 1.0 CE as a CPE Prior Approved Program with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), Provider Code #46A1136, Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTRs) will receive 1.0 continuing professional education units. Activity Number: 190948 CPE Level 1 Performance Indicators*: 11.5.5; 2.2.1; 3.3.1; 5.1.1 RETAIN COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. *Refer to your Professional Development Portfolio Guide for Performance Indicators.