OVERVIEW

Nutrition Pitfalls in the Transition of Care for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is organized by National Kidney Foundation (NKF).

Overview:
In this activity, faculty will address the topic of malnutrition in CKD and AKI, with a focus on transitions of care. Issues regarding the causes and effects of malnutrition in these populations will be discussed, along with evidence-based practice for remediating inadequate nutrition care.

Supported by an educational grant from Abbott Nutrition Health Institute

Learning Objectives:
Explain how malnutrition affects outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney injury (AKI)
Discuss the origins of inadequate nutrition that contribute to protein energy wasting (PEW) in the CKD and AKI populations, including issues related to transitions of care
Describe the special nutrition and fluid requirements of the patient with AKI in the outpatient dialysis setting

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

1 Contact Hour

1 CPEUs

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianDietitianNephrologistsNursesDietitianNurse Practitioners

SPECIALITIES

NephrologyNutrition

COURSE SUMMARY

Accreditation/Designation of Credit Statements:
In support of improving patient care, the National Kidney Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician:
The National Kidney Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse and Dialysis Technician

Awarded 1.0 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Physician Assistant:
National Kidney Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until September 20, 2024. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Dietitian:
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the National Kidney Foundation is approved to offer dietitian continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Dietitians completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.