American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
AbbreviationASPEN
FoundedJune 5, 1975 (1975-06-05)
Tax ID no.
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°59′42″N 77°01′54″W / 38.994894°N 77.031753°W / 38.994894; -77.031753Coordinates: 38°59′42″N 77°01′54″W / 38.994894°N 77.031753°W / 38.994894; -77.031753
President
Gail A. Cresci, PhD, RD, LD [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

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]

ASPEN was founded on June 5, 1975.[6] It was officially incorporated on November 30, 1976.[7] It has almost 6,000 members.[8] The society runs an annual meeting, the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.[9]

Journals

  • Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
  • Nutrition in Clinical Practice

Publications

  • The ASPEN Adult Nutrition Support Core Curriculum, 3rd Edition
  • ASPEN Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Disorders Handbook, Second Edition
  • ASPEN Enteral Nutrition Handbook, 2nd Edition
  • ASPEN Parenteral Nutrition Handbook, Third Edition
  • Guidebook on Enteral Medication Administration[10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition". Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "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.
  10. ↑ "Top ASPEN Books on Nutrition Support". www.nutritioncare.org. ASPEN. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
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