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Setting the Standard in Nutrition SupportTogether we strive to strategically position A.S.P.E.N. as the recognized leader and ultimate source for nutrition support expertise, leadership, science, and clinical practice for healthcare professionals, government, regulatory agencies, and the public. So when I last proposed that we can accomplish this goal by collectively seizing opportunities to share our specialized expertise, what exactly did I mean? How can we really make a difference? The list of possibilities certainly include our many basic and advanced educational programs and publications, the clinical practice and research forums and interactions that we facilitate, and the strategic alliances that we are forming with other organizations. However, the most highly sought suite of A.S.P.E.N. publications remains our clinical guidelines, standards, and safe practices statements. The provision of evidence-based recommendations to inform decisions related to the application of nutrition support represents a critically important manner in which we can move toward our envisioned environment wherein every patient receives safe, efficacious, and high quality patient care. Particularly given the widespread application of nutrition support to various patient populations, by such a diverse group of practitioners! A.S.P.E.N. has established a rich tradition of providing these practice resources by providing published Standards of Practice and Clinical Guidelines for over 20 years. However, in the era of evidence-based practice, many additional opportunities are available for us to increase the impact and usefulness of these guidelines, standards and safe-practices statements. In response to a membership survey regarding A.S.P.E.N. standards and guidelines (Seres et al, Nutrition in Clinical Practice 21:529–532, 2006) and many focused conversations by the Board of Directors and other key members, we have overhauled our expectations and approach to developing and delivering our guidelines. Based on our perceived responsibility to widely disseminate this important information, we have established an `A.S.P.E.N. Guidelines and Standards Library' that is now accessible to all individuals, whether A.S.P.E.N. members or not. Further, as there is a non-negotiable need for these documents to be current, comprehensive, and based on current published evidence within the paradigm of evidence-based practice, we have recognized that this will only reasonably be accomplished under the direction of an experienced expert who is equipped with a team of colleagues prepared to commit to the important program. As we launch this redesigned initiative, it gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Charlene Compher, PHD, RD, FADA, LDN, CNSD, as the inaugural Editor-in Chief of A.S.P.E.N. Guidelines and Standards. Dr Compher comes to us with a wealth of clinical and academic expertise and has established herself as a leader who has shaped our approach to evidence-based guidelines within nutrition. As Dr Compher forms her team and prioritizes their approach to updating these documents, please join me in congratulating her on this prestigious appointment, thank her for her leadership commitment, and share any thoughts you might have on this important endeavor. It is with our collective support and contributions that leaders such as Dr. Compher will help ensure that A.S.P.E.N. is the leading organization in nutrition support therapy among health care societies. She is certainly providing us with an example of how we can make a difference! As you contemplate this issue, I'd love to hear what's on your mind—please send your comments, suggestions, concerns, and thoughts to me at ncp{at}aspen.nutr.org.
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Vol. 23, No. 4,
365 (2008)
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