Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
ForwardSymposium Session: Enhancing Nutrition Outcomes Through Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Malnutrition and its associated consequences impose a substantial burden on the health care system, and while it is a common condition, it is often underrecognized and undertreated. For these and many other reasons, there is a critical need for an interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach when developing comprehensive malnutrition programs for the older adult in long-term care.
In this session, Arlayna Jackson and Claire Daniels – members of an interdisciplinary team of clinicians at a long-term care facility – will share strategies for optimizing malnutrition interventions, Their discussion will include the implementation of malnutrition risk assessments, enhanced documentation practices using the AAIM* criteria and conducting the nutrition focused physical exam, as well as effective communication and strategies to address challenges in a fast-paced health care environment.
*AAIM = Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Indicators for Malnutrition
This is not a webinar or course for purchase - this is a module for credit claiming for our 2025 Spring Symposium attendees and cannot be purchased or taken by non-attendees. These sessions are exclusive to our Symposium; however, the topics may be revisited in the future in the form of a webinar or self-study course.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, health care professionals will be better able to:
- Evaluate existing malnutrition programs and recommend enhancements that may improve patient outcomes in post-acute long-term care settings.
- Analyze the significance of a comprehensive malnutrition program, including the advantage an interdisciplinary team (IDT) can provide for patients and practitioners alike.
- Identify and articulate strategies that address challenges when implementing malnutrition program enhancements.
Additional Information
Arlayna Jackson, MDS, RDN, LDN, 2019 master’s alumnae of the University of Texas at San Antonio with over 1,200 hours of dietetic internship, is a wholesome, well-rounded individual with extensive experience in a diverse number of health care and nutrition settings. Being a natural caretaker at heart, Arlayna stepped into her role as Nutrition Care Manager to provide compassionate nutritional care to the residents of the Army Residence Community, while facilitating wellness and positive change within the community.
Arlayna has been with The Army Residence Community and Morrison Living for five years and expanded her role as Regional Clinical Nutrition Manager in 2022. Her commitment to long-term care is evident in her pursuit of becoming a board-certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG). In recognition of her exceptional contributions, Arlayna was honored as CCL Hospitality Group’s (CCL-HG) Puree Champion in 2023 and CCL-HG Registered Dietitian of the Year in 2024. Outside the office, Arlayna enjoys creative cooking, nannying, tutoring students, fostering animals, and going on outdoor adventures.
Claire Daniels, CCC-SLP, ADOR, earned her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2023. After her studies, Claire completed 1,260 hours of supervision as a clinical fellow and is now licensed as a CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology). She is eager to further her knowledge in the field and aspires to pursue a PhD in the future.
Currently, Claire works at the Army Residence Community, where she is dedicated to her professional growth with a focus on specializing in dysphagia. Outside of her career, Claire cherishes spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs, Bronco and Maverick.
DISCLOSURES
The faculty and planners of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, Great Valley Publishing Company is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity will also award credit for dietetics (CDR CPEU).
RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Sphere and Competency selection is at the learner’s discretion.
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Great Valley Publishing Company is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Social workers completing this course will receive 1.25 ethics, clinical, cultural competence, or general types of continuing education credits.
Available Credit
- 1.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.