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From the Academy| Volume 120, ISSUE 6, P1068-1073, June 2020

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Essential Academy Resources Support Quality and Expand Practice

      Abstract

      The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) develops and maintains foundational documents that apply to all registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs): Scope of Practice for the RDN and NDTR; Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance for RDNs and NDTRs; and the Academy and the Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession. The Quality Management Committee of the Academy has developed resources that assist RDNs and NDTRs in understanding how to work to the fullest extent of their individual scope of practice to increase professional satisfaction, achieve future employment and position goals, and provide safe and reliable services. These resources are the definition of terms list, practice tips and case studies, and scope of practice decision algorithm, which build on Academy foundational documents. They support quality practice by answering questions such as “how can I become more autonomous in my practice” and “how can I use telehealth technology in my practice?” The foundational Academy documents and practice application resources assist all RDNs and NDTRs in recognizing their individual competence and practicing within their scope of practice.
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        • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Management Committee
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        Practice tips: Reform requirements for RDNs and NDTRs in long-term care facilities.
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      Biography

      K. Hui is a scope/standards of practice specialist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.

      Biography

      D. Buelsing is a manager, quality standards operations, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.

      Biography

      C. J. Gilmore is a scope/standards of practice specialist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.

      Biography

      S. M. McCauley is a senior director, strategic and quality management, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL.