Funding from non-CPE revenue for CPE planning, development, review, and / or presentation has been provided by Abbott Nutrition.
Join Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN and Dr. Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, LD, FAND as they help to enhance your ability to assess, intervene and monitor nutritional status in patients with various types of wounds!
Bonus! Learn about the new 2025 international guidelines for pressure injuries!
This presentation explores the critical role of nutrition in wound management, emphasizing evidence-based approaches for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to optimize patient outcomes. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the intricate relationship between nutritional status and wound healing, learn to identify key nutrients essential for tissue repair, and develop skills to implement effective nutritional interventions.
The session will cover:
- The impact of malnutrition on wound development and treatment
- Essential nutrients and their roles in the wound healing process
- New! Evidence-based nutrition guideline of care for patients with wounds
- Strategies for developing and implementing individualized nutrition care plans
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in wound care management
- Current research and emerging trends in nutrition for wound healing
Through case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will enhance their ability to assess, intervene, and monitor nutritional status in patients with various types of wounds.
After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:
- Understand the impact of malnutrition on the risk for wound development and treatment.
- Recognize the association between nutrients, disease process and malnutrition.
- Determine appropriate nutrition interventions to optimize nutrition recovery.
This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs
Evidence-Based Nutrition for Wound Healing and Malnutrition Part 1: Nutrition Approaches for Wound Care awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Live Webinar.
CDR Activity Number: 186639 Activity Type: Live Webinar 172 (expires January 21, 2026)
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Evidence-Based Nutrition for Wound Healing and Malnutrition Part 1: Nutrition Approaches for Wound Care awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Enduring (recorded) Webinar.
CDR Activity Number: 186640 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741 (expires January 21, 2028)
Suggested Performance Indicators:
- 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
- 7.8.1 Masters and maintains current and evidence-based knowledge within subject areas.
- 11.3.2 Determines factors impacting client/patient progress in meeting goals and adjusts nutrition care plans accordingly.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RDN, LDN
Dr. Litchford is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant to healthcare organizations. Her professional career has included clinical practice, university research and teaching, and business consulting. She is president of CASE Software & Books, a professional and educational resource company.
She is Past President of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, and her honors include the 2021JoAnn Maklebust Lifetime Achievement Award and was one of the NPIAP representatives on the International Clinical Practice Guideline Governance Group. She received the excellence in consultation & business practice award from the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics for her contributions to translate nutrition science into real world applications for patients.
Disclosures: Dr. Litchford discloses that she is a consultant for Prosynthesis Labs, Abbott Nutrition and Nestle Nutrition, however, she has confirmed no conflict of interest exists for this program.
Dr. Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND
Dr. Munoz is a Supervisory Dietitian, Chief for Nutrition and Food Service for the Southern Nevada VA Healthcare System, where she is responsible for the daily operational activities of the Administrative and Clinical Sections of the healthcare system, providing care to 72,000 Veterans. Previously, she was Clinical Nutrition Manager for Genesis Healthcare, where she directed clinical nutrition therapy services and supervised over 100 dietitians in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
Dr. Munoz received her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers University, School of Health-Related Professions, and her Master of General Administration from the University of Maryland. She has authored journal articles including Adv Skin Wound Care, Nutr Clin Pract, J Clin Nurs, Crit Care Nurs Clin, and J Academy Nutrition and Dietetics, several books and book chapters, and presented posters at the World Union Wound Healing Societies and the Academy FNCE. She has lectured extensively and has served as an instructor for the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Health Professions, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Masters in Public Health Program, the University of Phoenix College of Nursing and Healthcare Program, and Rutgers University School of Health-Related Professions.
Awards and honors include the Medallion Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy), and the Carolyn Sebastianelli Distinguished Member Award from the New Jersey Dietetic Association. Dr. Munoz has served on numerous committees, including the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, WoundSource, Dietetics in Healthcare Communities, the Healthy Aging Dietetics Practice Group of the Academy, and the Academy Positions Committee.
Disclosures: Dr. Munoz confirms no conflict of interest exists for this program.
