Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part II: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Nutrition Outcomes

After completing this continuing education course the learner should be able to:

1. Know the key nutrition needs of adults undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.
2. Understand the 2020 KDOQI Clinical Practice Guideline for nutrition in chronic kidney disease, with a focus on patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis.
3. Apply evidence-based strategies from the 2020 KDOQI guidelines to deliver individualized nutrition care in clinical practice.
4. Assess nutritional status using practical tools and laboratory indicators relevant to the dialysis population.
5. Implement real-world interventions to address common barriers to adequate nutrition intake, including appetite loss, comorbidities, and dietary restrictions.

This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs

Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part II: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Nutrition Outcomes Webinar awards 1.25 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program for the Live Webinar.

CDR Activity Number: 188757 Activity Type: Live Webinar 172

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Optimizing Nutrition in Adult Hemodialysis – Part II: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Nutrition Outcomes Webinar 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: 188759 Activity Type: Enduring Activity 741

Suggested Performance Indicators:

• 5.1.1 Demonstrates effective problem solving and professional judgment to address needs.
• 5.1.2 Interprets and integrates evidence-based research and literature in decision-making.
• 11.2.1 Selects valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• 11.2.14 Analyzes and synthesizes assessment data and findings to establish nutrition diagnoses.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

Melissa Mroz-Planells, DCN, RDN

Melissa Mroz-Plannells, DCN, RDN is an adjunct professor at Benedictine University, owns a private practice in Chicago and Seattle, and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (Academy) Renal Dietitians dietetic practice group. She has written book chapters and has researched quality of life and malnutrition in chronic kidney disease. Prest has served in leadership roles with the Chicago and Illinois Academies, Greater Seattle Dietetic Association, NW Renal RD, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Illinois Council on Renal Nutrition. She graduated from Bradley University, earned a master’s degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a doctorate from Rutgers University.

Disclosures: Melissa certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.