Enteral Nutrition Program

Our Enteral Nutrition Program provides assistance for patients requiring complete or partial supplementation through an alternative means of oral nutrition.

Receive Orders

Our office contacts the patient within 24-48 hours of receiving a referral, verifies insurance, and schedules an initial consult.

Initial Consult

Once a patient requires a feeding tube, the patient will meet with an RD to discuss concerns related to nutrition (ie, medical diagnoses, weight concerns, etc.). This can be done prior to placement to ensure adequate time to order and deliver supplies to the patient.

Complete Orders

Our Registered Dietitian will decide which formula best fits the patients needs, determine a feeding schedule, as well as how much formula the patient needs.

Coordination of Care

Our office will communicate with both the referring MD as well as the infusion company that accepts the patient’s insurance thus allowing a smoother transition in care.

Patient Information

Types of Feeding Tubes

There are three types of feeding tubes : Nasogastric Tube (NG Tube), Nasojejunal Tube (NJ Tube), and Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). NG tubes are placed through the nose while NJ and PEG tubes are placed directly in the stomach.

Discharge/Transition Home

When a patient is sent home with a feeding tube, a Registered Dietitian will work with a home health agency and an infusion company to ensure the patient is receiving adequate hydration and nutrition. In these cases, a nurse will demonstrate use of an equipment and provide instruction for care/cleaning and an infusion company will provide the formula used for feeding.

Role of a Registered Dietitian

We understand this process can be overwhelming and a difficult transition. A Registered Dietitian is able to determine: type of formula needed, adequate calorie intake, and appropriate feeding schedule. If your your loved one has been discharged home with a feeding tube and you are concerned hydration and nutrition needs are not being met, please contact our office to see how we can help you.