Category: Meal Rounds

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ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Continuing Education, Dietitian Resources, End-of-Life, Food Safety, Ftag, Hospice, Internship, Interprofessional Relationships, Long-term Care, Meal Rounds, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Medications/Vitamins/Minerals, Nutrition Assessments, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Education, Nutrition Focused Physical Exam, Personal Experience, PES Statement, State Survey, Unintended Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Wound Care

I am happy to report that I have updated my practical guide for student dietitians. Here is a short preview: Abstract:       Working in long-term care for over thirty years has been rewarding and challenging. I'm amazed at how many things have changed since I began. For example, when I started, there were no clear … Continue reading ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE →

An intern’s perspective: Series written by Jessie Donaldson (Part 1 of 5)

Posted on by DRodoRDN in Internship, Meal Rounds

4/20/2020 Topic 1: The Importance of Meal Rounds in Long-Term Care           Long-term care RDNs rely heavily on observation to identify and address feeding issues in residents. As a student, I was surprised to find just how important meal rounds are. As I assisted my preceptor in meal rounds, I learned a lot about the … Continue reading An intern’s perspective: Series written by Jessie Donaldson (Part 1 of 5) →