Growth Assessment & Coding for Malnutrition in the NICU
Growth Assessment & Coding for Malnutrition in the NICU is organized by The Pediatrix Center for Research, Education, Quality and Safety (CREQS).
Date & Location:
Friday, June 3, 2022, 8:00 AM - Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:59 PM
Overview:
There is currently a wide range of skill and comfort-level in using a growth chart to properly assess anthropometric gain trajectories. This presentation will offer an overview of how to best incorporate growth measurements into your daily assessments. Furthermore, the validated malnutrition diagnoses for the preterm and neonatal patient are new and underutilized. This presentation will offer an overview and background into the utility of employing these diagnoses.
ACCME Objectives:
• Utilize the appropriate growth chart to enhance their assessments of neonates.
• Use the most accurate weight gain goals to assess the adequacy of the baby's weight gain trajectory.
• Apply malnutrition diagnoses for their neonatal patients, when appropriate.
ANCC Learning Outcomes:
• Utilize the appropriate growth chart to enhance their assessments of neonates.
• Use the most accurate weight gain goals to assess the adequacy of the baby's weight gain trajectory.
• Apply malnutrition diagnoses for their neonatal patients, when appropriate.