Infant Malnutrition/Failure to Thrive (FTT) Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Infant Malnutrition/Failure to Thrive (FTT) Clinical Pathway — Inpatient
Patient Family Education
Coordinate discharge requirements as needed; some caregivers will require education, demonstration of skills, and supplies.
Caregiver Demonstration
- 24 hour stay: May be required if nursing concerns indicate need for additional training and practice
- Orally fed patients: Caregiver demonstrates safe and effective feeding techniques
- Tube-fed patients: Caregiver inserts tube on the child successfully with minimal nursing support
Supplies
- If formula, WIC paperwork (Provider)
- If specialty formula needed (Case Management)
- Tube-fed patients:
- Order NG supplies (and pump if necessary) and ensure delivery to bedside or home (Case Management)
- Update home care company if previous plan of care changes (Case Management)
- Consider the limited services available on weekends (e.g., supplies, formula) when completing necessary paperwork in a timely fashion
Neonate & Infant | |
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Breastfeeding | |
General Nutrition |
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Clinical Nutrition: Formulas |
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Nasogastric (NG) Feeding Tube |
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