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Short Bowel Syndrome Cares Program

A Certified Continuing Education Initiative by HealthCareMattersCME

Welcome to the Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) Cares Program. This comprehensive, CME/CE-certified program is specifically engineered to improve long-term patient outcomes by equipping healthcare providers and caregivers with advanced, evidence-based medical and nutritional management strategies.

👥 Meet the Experts Behind the Program

This curriculum and its clinical materials were meticulously developed through a collaborative effort between leading gastrointestinal foundations and renowned industry experts:

  • HealthCareMattersCME – Providers of high-impact medical education.

  • The Short Bowel Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (SBSF) – The nation’s leading advocacy and resource network for the SBS community.

  • Dr. James Scolapio, MD – Renowned gastroenterologist and intestinal failure specialist.

  • Vicki Ross, PhD, RN – Expert in specialized gastrointestinal nursing and clinical care.

  • Dr. Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD – Internationally recognized researcher in intestinal adaptation and clinical nutrition.

🩺 Understanding Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS)

Short Bowel Syndrome—also frequently referred to as Short Gut Syndrome (SGS)—is a rare, complex, and potentially life-threatening condition. It is characterized by a drastically reduced nutrient processing capability in the small intestine, typically following surgical resection.

Without timely, targeted, and highly personalized medical and nutritional intervention, SBS can lead to severe functional impairment, permanent disability, and premature death. Because the condition manifests differently in every individual, generic treatment plans are ineffective; managing SBS efficiently requires a highly tailored, patient-specific approach.

📋 Free Clinical & Patient Resources

To assist in personalizing treatment plans, we have developed a suite of comprehensive, information-packed clinical forms. These resources are completely free to download and are strategically categorized based on the patient’s specific anatomical profile to ensure targeted care:

Category 1: Patients With a Colon

Resources focused on maximizing colonic adaptation, managing fluid absorption, and balancing specific dietary restrictions unique to an intact large bowel. 👉 [ BUTTON: Download Resources for Patients with a Colon (PDF) ]

Category 2: Patients Without a Colon (Large Bowel)

Resources tailored for high-output stoma management, intense hydration protocols, and specialized parenteral or enteral nutritional requirements. 👉 [ BUTTON: Download Resources for Patients without a Colon (PDF) ]

Program Details

  • Certification: CME / CE Certified

  • Target Audience: Gastroenterologists, Registered Dietitians, Gastrointestinal Nurses, and Specialized Caregivers.

  • Cost: All materials and downloads are fully funded and free to the public.

Patients WITH a Colon download the following:

Complete PN Support

  1. I have a colon with plan to reduce PN support

Partial PN Support

  1. I have a colon without plans to wean off or reduce PN support
  2. I have a colon with a plan to reduce PN support

Partial PN and EN support

  1. I have a colon without a plan to reduce or wean off PN and EN support
  2. I have a colon with a plan to reduce or wean off PN and EN support

No PN Support

  1. I am a patient with a colon who is not on any nutritional support therapies

Patients WITHOUT a colon please download the following:

Complete PN Support

  1. I do not have a colon without plans to reduce PN support
  2. I do not have a colon with plans to reduce PN support

Partial PN Support

  1. I do not have a colon without plans to reduce PN support
  2. I do not have a colon with plans to reduce PN support

Partial PN and EN support

  1. I do not have a colon without plans to reduce PN or EN support

Plan to Reduce PN Support

  1. I do not have a colon with plans to reduce PN or EN support