2020 has been a year like none of us have ever experienced. With each step we have learned the value of patience, understanding, flexibility and compassion. As we reflect on the year past and hope for a brighter year…
In 2004 the FDA enacted the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act(FALCPA). This act helps identify the detail surrounding the labeling of foods with specific allergens. Companies that label foods after 2006 must adhere to the guidelines of this…
Nutrition intervention is a strong focus in the ICU. ASPEN critical care guidelines suggest meeting protein needs early in an effort to obtain the best outcomes. The guidelines suggest 1.2-2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight and in…
The renal diet is often called the most difficult of all diets to manage. Dialysis presents its own unique problems that need to be addressed with low electrolyte foods, limited fluid intake and increased protein needs to maintain albumin levels.
Treating pressure ulcers, wounds, and non-healing incisions requires a multi-disciplinary approach including the administration of specific nutrients to promote wound healing.
We offer one of the widest varieties of proteins clinically proven to increase albumin levels and heal wounds.
When residents have decreased appetites, low volume protein and calorie products help deliver the nutrition they need.
Clinically proven solutions for diarrhea and loose stools from tube feeding, C. diff, antibiotics and medications. Constipation adds significantly to patient discomfort, facility cost and nursing time. Urinary Tract Infections are the number one reason for antibiotic use in LTC.
