Request a Nutrition Support Unit (Adult TPN) Consult

• If you haven't already, start the consult order.

• When writing a new order, you will be prompted to complete the referral information automatically.

• To edit an existing order, click the button to the right of the service field.

• Complete the referral information:

1. Click to select one or more reasons for the TPN from the rationale list. (Click again to deselect). Scroll to view the entire list. For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).

2. Click to select one or more conditions from the pertinent medical history list . For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).

3. Click to select one or more options from the central access list. (Click again to deselect). For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).

4. Read the special considerations and access considerations.

5. Click OK (ALT+O).

• Complete the Consult form

6. Select a time (Now, Today, Tomorrow, or Other).

7. Select the anticipated date of discharge (This AM, Today, Tomorrow, Date Unknown at This Time, or Other). For Other, type a description when prompted, then click OK (ALT+O).

8. Click OK (ALT+O).

• Write additional orders as needed, then sign the session.