From Inpatient to Outpatient and Beyond: The Importance of the Nurse Coordinator in Patient and Family Successful Navigation of Intestinal Failure

Background: The Intestinal Rehabilitation Program (IRP) Nurse Coordinator plays a vital role in the success of patients and families both inpatient and outpatient. From the time a patient is diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure, the IRP nurse coordinator begins education and relationship building with patients and families to promote patient safety and quality of life of the patient and their caregivers.