Expert RN Management for Complex Nutritional Therapy
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and complex enteral nutrition require specialized nursing expertise to ensure safe administration, prevent complications, and monitor nutritional status. M&M Home Care provides comprehensive nutrition support services across Maryland.
What We Provide
Comprehensive In-Home Nutrition Support Services:
✓ TPN/PPN Administration
Central line access, proper infusion technique, pump management, and aseptic technique
✓ Central Line Care
Dressing changes, site assessment, flushing protocols, and infection prevention
✓ Metabolic Monitoring
Assessment of hydration status, weight trends, laboratory value tracking, and clinical indicators
✓ Complication Prevention & Management
Early identification of line infections, metabolic imbalances, or infusion complications
✓ Equipment Management
IV pump operation, supply coordination, troubleshooting equipment issues
✓ Patient & Family Education
Teaching safe administration techniques, central line care, emergency procedures, and supply management
Who Needs This Service
Skilled nursing nutrition support is essential for patients facing the following situations:
Common Situations:
- Short bowel syndrome or intestinal failure requiring parenteral nutrition
- Severe malabsorption conditions preventing adequate enteral nutrition
- Complex nutritional needs with TPN/PPN therapy
- Central line complications requiring skilled nursing intervention
- Transition from hospital TPN to home TPN therapy
- Metabolic complications requiring close monitoring
- Family caregivers learning TPN administration and central line care
Our Approach
Evidence-Based Nutrition Support Management
- Assessment – Complete evaluation of nutritional status, central line condition, metabolic indicators, and treatment tolerance
- Skilled Administration – Proper TPN/PPN administration following strict aseptic technique and physician orders
- Central Line Management – Expert central line care including dressing changes and infection prevention
- Monitoring – Ongoing assessment of nutritional adequacy, metabolic status, weight trends, and laboratory values
- Education – Comprehensive training for family caregivers on safe administration techniques and central line care
What To Expect
Initial Visit (In the Home):
Comprehensive assessment, TPN administration demonstration, central line care education, equipment review, emergency preparedness (90-120 minutes)
Ongoing Visits:
TPN administration, central line care, nutritional assessment, metabolic monitoring, ongoing education (60-90 minutes). Frequency varies based on patient stability and physician orders—typically daily to several times weekly initially.
All nutrition support services are provided by licensed registered nurses with IV certification and specialized training in parenteral nutrition.
Contact Us
Healthcare Professionals
Email: clinical@mandmcaremd.com
Phone: 301-888-3950
Families
Phone: 301-888-3950