title: A quality improvement case report: an institution's experience in pursuing excellence in parenteral nutrition safety.
abstract: The medication-use process surrounding parenteral nutrition (PN) is complex and associated with safety concerns. Standardization and communication throughout the PN-use process are a valued risk management strategy. Regardless of an organization's current policies, procedures, and practices, further improvements in the PN-use process are always possible. This takes concerted effort, collaboration, and time but is within the reach of any organization. A case report of one institution's quality improvement initiative in the PN-use process is described.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Nutrition Support Services, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Lauren M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hudson
authors.forename: Joseph I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Boullata
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D055656:Prescriptions / Q000592:standards; D058996:Quality Improvement
keywords: administration; medication error; nutrition; nutrition support practice; parenteral nutrition; safety