Implementation of an Electromagnetic Enteral Access System to Expand Small-Bore Feeding Tube Access in an Academic Medical Center

Authors

• Tom Mellette, MaineHealthFollow
• Amy Stafford, MaineHealthFollow

Files

Description

This quality improvement initiative aimed to implement an electromagnetic enteral access system (EAS) to streamline SBFT placement in the inpatient setting. Additional goals included reducing reliance on procedural areas and expanding the clinical roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Dietitians (RDs).

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Comments

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 

Recommended Citation

Mellette, Tom and Stafford, Amy, "Implementation of an Electromagnetic Enteral Access System to Expand Small-Bore Feeding Tube Access in an Academic Medical Center" (2026). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2026. 12.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2026/12