American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) is a US..-based professional organization. Its members include dieticians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians and scientists who are involved in providing clinical nutrition to patients.[5]

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
AbbreviationASPEN
FoundedJune 5, 1975 (1975-06-05)
52-1161382[1]
Legal status501(c)(3) nonprofit organization[1]
PurposeTo improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.[2]
HeadquartersSilver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
Coordinates38.994894°N 77.031753°W / 38.994894; -77.031753
President
Todd W. Rice, MD, MSc[3]
Chief Executive Officer
Wanda Johnson, CMP, CAE, FACEhp[4]
SubsidiariesSustain LLC,
Aspen Rhoads Research Foundation, 501(c)(3),
National Board of Nutrition Support Certification 501(c)(6)
Expenses (2017)$4,722,210[2]
Employees (2016)
21[2]
Volunteers (2016)
400[2]
Websitewww.nutritioncare.org

ASPEN was founded on June 5, 1975.[6] It was officially incorporated on November 30, 1976.[7] . It has more than 6,300 members.[8] Its stated mission is "to improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism".

The society runs an annual meeting, the "ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference".[9]

Journals

Publications
  • A.S.P.E.N. Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, 2nd Edition
  • A.S.P.E.N. Pediatric Nutrition Support Core Curriculum
  • Enteral Nutrition Handbook
  • Parenteral Nutrition Handbook
  • Pediatric Nutrition Support Handbook
  • A.S.P.E.N. Patient Education Manual

See also

References
  1. "American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition". Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  2. "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. September 30, 2017.
  3. " Board of Directors". American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  4. "Staff Listing". American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  5. Mirtallo, J. "A.S.P.E.N. A quarter century of commonality of purpose: Presidential perspectives and insights". Clinical Congress Syllabus. 2001.
  6. Schneider, Philip J. (Jul/Aug 2002). "Crossing the quality chasm: Building a safe nutrition system". Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Vol. 26. Iss. 4. p. 219–225.
  7. "American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition". Corporation File Detail. Office of the Illinois Secretary of State. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  8. "History of ASPEN". American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  9. "A.S.P.E.N. to hold Clinical Nutrition Week 2015 in Long Beach, CA". News Medical. AZoNetwork. October 14, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
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