I am a RDN with over 25 years of experience in LTC. Over the past few years, I have been…
Updated “F” tag regulations
As of 11/22/17, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services developed new F-tags to determine the quality of care provided…
Use of Telemedicine by Registered Dietitians (RDs) to Improve Healthcare for Patients
Written by: McKenna M. Murphy, Student Dietitian Introduction Telemedicine “healing from a distance” in healthcare professions attempts to deliver…
Starting a Private Practice as a Dietitian: How to Simply START by Jessica Dorner MS, RD
Posted by Doreen Rodo Starting a private practice is no easy task, but it can certainly be done! The graduate…
11 PES Statement Examples
1) Inadequate protein and energy intake related to increased nutrient needs as evidenced by a pressure ulcer on buttock. 2)…
15 easy ways to increase calories in LTC
Mix 4oz ice cream with chocolate milk Mix 4oz Magic Cup with 8oz whole milk or Ensure Plus Extra cottage…
10 easy ways to connect with a RDN mentor:
1. Email Doreen Rodo at dietitianmentor@yahoo.com. You can ask any RDN related questions. Specialty is LTC, writing and making videos…
American Diabetes Association recommendations for A1Cs
Slide from Nutrition in LTC-video presentation by Doreen Rodo…..see digital goods page for more information.
Link to RD mentoring project for Texas and Florida
RD/RDNs in all fields in Texas and Florida to mentor dietetics students in Fall 2019-Spring 2020! Apply by 7/24/19. Click…
Sample nutrition note for a resident with a decline in meal intake
5/20/17-Resident has experienced a decline in meal intake the past week r/t UTI with ABT therapy. She denies any difficulty…
