Enteral nutrition, commonly known as tube feeding, is a vital therapy for many patients receiving care at home. Ensuring that patients and caregivers are thoroughly educated and supported during the hospital discharge process is essential for safe, effective, and successful nutrition management.
To support this goal, the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) has developed two practical, easy-to-use checklists designed to assist both patients and healthcare providers.
Patient Discharge Checklist
This checklist empowers patients and caregivers to understand their tube feeding regimen. It provides guidance on administration techniques and clarifies who will manage care and supply delivery at home. By prompting important questions and documentation, it helps build confidence and competence in managing enteral nutrition independently.
You can download the checklist here: ASPEN Patient Checklist
Clinician Discharge Checklist
This tool helps healthcare teams navigate the critical steps before discharge, including assessing feeding tolerance, selecting appropriate formulas, addressing hydration needs, and coordinating referrals to home nutrition suppliers with insurance authorization. It also emphasizes the importance of thorough patient education and hands-on training to ensure readiness for home care.
Download the checklist here: ASPEN Clinician Checklist
Together, these checklists represent progress in patient safety, education, and care coordination for home enteral nutrition. ASPEN encourages clinicians and healthcare organizations to integrate these tools into discharge workflows to enhance patient outcomes and support patients on their nutrition therapy journey.
For more information and to access these free resources, please visit the ASPEN website.
Additionally, Moog is dedicated to helping home tube-fed patients successfully use Infinity enteral feeding pumps. We have created a variety of resources and tools tailored for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. Our recently released Infinity Patient & Family Guide is an excellent resource for anyone going home with an Infinity pump.
Download it here: Infinity Patient & Family Guide
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