Case Studies and Practice Tips

Case studies are tools for RDs/RDNs and DTRs/NDTRs to use for reference in regards to the scope of practice and quality nutrition and dietetics practice. Case studies include practice scenarios that provide guidance, resources and options that can be used to evaluate whether the RD/RDN or DTR/NDTR can safely and effectively provide care and services.

Clinical

• Recommendations by RDN for Physical Activity Guidance
• Screening for Swallowing Difficulty by RDNs
• Initiating Orders for Nutrition-Related Laboratory Tests for RDNs Practicing in Hospital, Ambulatory and Private Practice Settings
• RDN to Write Independent Parenteral Nutrition (PN) /Enteral Nutrition (EN) Orders
• RDNs in Diabetes Education and Care Plan Management that Includes Medication Adjustments

IMPACT Act of 2014 

• Incidence of Major Falls 
• Functional Status and Cognitive Function 
• Potentially Preventable Hospital Readmissions Rates 
• Skin integrity and Changes in Skin integrity 
• Fact Sheet: RDNs Making an IMPACT

Health and Wellness

• RDNs and Health and Wellness Coaching
• NDTRs and Health and Wellness Coaching

Telehealth

• RDNs Delivering Telehealth Nutrition-Related Services in Hospital Outpatient Setting
• RDNs Delivering Telehealth Diabetes Care and Education-Related Services
• NDTRs Delivering Telehealth Nutrition-Related Services

Practice tips are tools for RDs/RDNs and DTRs/NDTRs to use for reference in regards to the scope of practice and quality nutrition and dietetics practice. Practice tips aid nutrition and dietetics practitioners in navigating their practice by providing resources and asking critical, thought-provoking questions.

Competence

• Considerations for the 'Non-Registered' Status Individual Practicing in the Nutrition and Dietetics Field
• Considerations for Retired Credentialed Practitioners
• Competence in Practice
• Delivery of Nutrition-Related Services Using Telehealth
• Legal Implications of Scope of Practice
• NDTRs and Autonomy
• RDN-NDTR Team — Steps to Preserve
• Using Practice Standards to Inform your Professional Development Portfolio
• What is Meant by "Under the Supervision of the RDN?"
• When to Cosign

Regulations

• Hospital Regulation- Ordering Privileges for the RDN
• Implementation Steps- Ordering Privileges for the RDN
• Reform Requirements for RDNs and NDTRs in Long Term Care Facilities
• CDR Certification vs State Licensure: What is the Difference?

Public/Population Health and Community Nutrition

• Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity
• Cultural Competence Resources

Management

• Medical Records: More Than the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 
• Inpatient Payment and the Role of the RDN