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Exciting News! GEDSA will be at the SOAP 2025 Conference in Portland, Oregon from April 30 – May 4. Join us as we connect with industry leaders and advance patient safety. More details here: https://ow.ly/Aogf50VgoUI #SOAP2025 #NRFit #GEDSA

Today is the first day of #NationalNutritionMonth! ?? ?? Celebrate by visiting our National Nutrition Month website, where you'll get info on the weekly messages, access to handouts and tip sheets in 7 languages, plus our social media toolkit: sm.eatright.org/NNM How are you celebrating this month? ?? #eatrightPRO #dietetics #RDN #NDTR

ISMP has released the 2025-2026 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Community Pharmacy! Three new practices have been added this year that focus on weight-based dosing, return-to-stock process, and vaccine preparation and administration. Please help us encourage adoption and spread the word about this unique resource, which includes a worksheet to assist with implementation: https://hubs.la/Q038-K_X0 #medicationsafety #medsafety #patientsafety #medicationerrors #hospitals #pharmacytechnician #pharmacytech #communitypharmacy #retailpharmacy

?? The February 2025 GEDSA Newsletter is here! This month’s issue includes: ?? Tool Kit Giveaway – Don’t miss your chance ?? Upcoming Conferences – Get ready for ASPEN and more ?? ENFit & NRFit Updates – Stay informed on the latest advancements Stay engaged and up to date on enteral and neuraxial safety. ?? Read it here: https://ow.ly/YcqR50V6QVn #FebruaryNewsletter #GEDSA #StayConnected #ENFit #NRFit #PatientSafety

?? Celebrating Feeding Tube Awareness Week with a Relaunch! ?? In honor of Feeding Tube Awareness Week, I am relaunching Just a Minute! Cynthia Reddick Talks Tube Feeding—your go-to YouTube channel for clear, practical, and expert-backed guidance on tube feeding. Whether you’re a clinician, caregiver, or someone navigating life with a feeding tube, this channel is designed to inform, empower, and support you. ?? What can you expect? ? Quick, easy-to-digest videos on tube feeding essentials ? Hands-on demonstrations of feeding techniques & troubleshooting ? Expert insights to help make tube feeding less overwhelming ? A welcoming space to learn and connect ?? Why now? Because education and awareness matter. Feeding Tube Awareness Week is about breaking myths, fostering understanding, and making sure no one feels alone in this journey. ?? Check out the channel & subscribe to join the conversation! → https://lnkd.in/g9Ahhd3m ?? What’s one thing you wish more people knew about tube feeding? Share your thoughts below! ?? #FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek #TubeFeeding #EnteralNutrition #NutritionSupport

GEDSA Tool Kit Giveaway for Clinicians! Looking for hands-on resources to support ENFit? or NRFit? education? Enter to win an ENFit or NRFit Tool Kit to enhance training and awareness. To enter: ? Follow us on LinkedIn (if you haven’t already) ? Comment "ENFit" or "NRFit" on this post to indicate which kit you’d prefer The winner will be randomly selected. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and resources. #ENFit #NRFit #PatientSafety #GEDSA #EnterToWin **Please Note: The giveaway is currently offered for shipment within the US. Outside of the US, additional shipping fees may apply depending on location.**

ASRA and ESRA have collaborated to standardize the nomenclature for upper and lower limb nerve blocks. Learn more and access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCBRZiqG Standardized terminology is essential for advancing regional anesthesia. #RegionalAnesthesia #ASRA #ESRA #PatientSafety

Exciting News! GEDSA will be at the American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)'s 2025 Nutrition Science & Practice Conference in Columbus, Ohio, from March 22-25! ?? Make sure to stop by Booth 422 to connect, learn, and discuss the latest in enteral safety. More information about the conference is available on ASPEN's website: https://ow.ly/YKk050V1sOX #ASPEN2025

?? Celebrating Feeding Tube Awareness Week: Day 5 ?? ?? Low-Profile vs. Standard-Profile Feeding Tubes: Which One is Right for Your Patient? When it comes to feeding tubes, one size doesn’t fit all. Choosing between a low-profile and a standard-profile tube depends on the patient’s needs, lifestyle, and comfort. Here’s a quick breakdown: ?? Standard-Profile Feeding Tubes ? Longer external tubing, which can be easier for caregivers or patients to handle ? Suitable for patients who need frequent stoma length adjustments, venting, or drainage ? Typically used for initial placement in patients establishing long term enteral feeding tube access ?? Low-Profile “Button” Feeding Tubes ? Smaller, more discreet design—sits closer to the skin ? Less likely to get caught on clothing or pulled accidentally ? Not just for infants and children! Ideal for active patients who want more flexibility in daily life ? Can be sized and customized for the adult patient for placement at the first tube change out appointment ?? Which one is best? It depends on factors like the function the tube is serving, lifestyle, and patient/caregiver preference. Both types of tubes serve the same purpose—serving as a prosthetic or alternate way of accessing the stomach or small intestine—but offer different benefits. ?? Want a quick demo on the differences? Check out this helpful video https://lnkd.in/gSPuNaeg ?? Clinicians —how do you advocate and educate your patients about their feeding tube options? Let’s discuss! ?? #FeedingTubeAwarenessWeek #EnteralNutrition #ClinicalBestPractices #PatientAdvocate

As Feeding Tube Awareness Week comes to a close, GEDSA wants to express our gratitude to the incredible feeding tube community. Your strength, advocacy, and support make a difference every day! An estimated 438,000 people in the U.S. manage tube feeding at home, and we remain committed to promoting safety and awareness for all. Thank you for being part of this journey! #FeedingTubeAwareness #TubeFeeding #FTAW