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Is the Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) at your facility your bestie, or more like a complete stranger? Well, if your answer wasn’t “Oh yeah, we definitely know each other!” then NOW is the time to change that! Research has shown that positive collaborative relationships between RDNs + SLPs could result in ENHANCED clinical practice + patients outcomes. How awesome is that? 🙌 Some ways that SLPs can team up with RDNs to improve patient recovery are… ✔️Informal communication through medical records ✔️Regular in-person communication regarding patient care (i.e. instrumental assessment results, patient choices, and preferences) ✔️Participation in formal “rounds” or interdisciplinary team meetings ✔️Fostering curiosity through in-services ✔️Joint quality improvement programs Swallowing + nutrition go hand in hand. Patients' various conditions will either prevent or allow them to intake different foods. To best care for and meet the needs of your patient, it’s crucial that you establish a strong relationship + open communication channel with your facility's RDN. By doing so, TOGETHER you’ll lead your patient towards the same goal + will leave your patient feeling at ease and taken care of from all angles. 🤍 Tag an RDN you collaborate with to show them some love!

Megan just dropped her most recent Clinical Insider newsletter with a fascinating case study exploring the connects between tooth decay, gum recession, nutritional status and overall health risks. Nutrition practitioners, don't miss another clinical insider, sign up today for Megan's monthly newsletter and dive into her most interesting cases and clinical pearls. Click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to join the Clinical Insider today.

Why Collaboration is the Key to Tackling Diabetes In the world of diabetes management, I've learned that no one stands alone. Through my experience as a dietician, intertwining dietetics with diabetes education has underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. 🤝 Here’s how teamwork shapes outcomes: Combining nutrition and education enhances patient comprehension and adherence. Research collaboration opens new avenues for innovative treatment approaches. But what makes collaboration truly impactful? It’s the shared mission to enhance patient well-being. Have you experienced the power of collaboration in your field? #TeamworkInHealthcare #DiabetesManagement #InnovativeCare

Join me April 14th as I present the pre-conference for the joint state conferences of the Washington State & Oregon Academies of Nutrition and Dietetics! We'll spend 3 hours taking a deep dive into the intersection of nervous system regulation, embodiment and behavior change for populations struggling with emotional eating, binge eating or food addiction. You can expect facilitated conversations with colleagues to find out what clinical strategies work to support this population, evidence-based frameworks you can apply in practice, and lots of practice with tools you can immediately implement with your patients including embodiment and attunement exercises, mindfulness-based self-compassion, and trauma-informed strategies. Elephant in the room: Should you be daunted by 3 hours of learning, know that I'm going to bring all my tools as a public speaker to keep you engaged, entertained, and informed.

Join us for an interprofessional webinar that aims to redefine health access by creating an awareness of food literacy and emphasizing its critical role in medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and social work.Explore how integrating food literacy into MNT can be an empowering tool when navigating different food environments: tinyurl.com/3s8yk24k

BMC's Teaching Kitchen plays a vital role in reducing food insecurity and advancing health equity in Boston. Our Teaching Kitchen Manager, Gabrielle Simons MS, RD, LDN, drives this initiative forward by providing culturally relevant nutrition education. This empowers our patients to prepare nutritious meals and build healthier communities. At BMC, we know that food is medicine. Learn more about how BMC's Teaching Kitchen is improving the health of our community: https://bit.ly/4gwQ6BE

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!! 🧨🧨🧨 We are officially halfway through Dietitians week and just over halfway through the year! I want to share some useful tips as a Dietitian that got me through difficult times when I was studying or during my Community Service Year that can be beneficial 🤲🏼 𝟭. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿: if you don't know, ask and if you know- help. Our ego can put us in a difficult position to seek help, but the reality of this field is that we ALL seek extra input from time to time, it's necessary to ensure OPTIMAL patient care. 🏆 𝟮. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Nutrition science is constantly evolving. Make sure to stay informed about the latest research, guidelines, and recommendations. Attend conferences, read journals, and participate in webinars to keep your knowledge up-to-date. 📚 𝟯. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: When working with patients, listen carefully to their concerns, preferences and goals. Effective communication is essential for providing personalized advice and building trust. 👂🏼 𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: As a Dietitian, you’re part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with doctors, nurses, therapists, and other professionals to provide holistic care for your patients. 👨🏻🔬👩🏽🔬 𝟱. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: As a Dietitian, you’ll encounter challenges and setbacks. Stay resilient, learn from failures, and keep your passion for helping others alive. 💪🏽 𝟲. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁: Build professional relationships with other Dietitians, healthcare providers, and organizations. Networking can lead to valuable opportunities, knowledge sharing, and support. 🌎 𝟳. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀: Progress in nutrition and health can be gradual. Celebrate small victories with your patients - they add up over time! 🎉 Keep up the great work, and happy Dietitians week! 🌟 Drop a comment below if you're celebrating Dietitians week, I'd love to hear how your week is going 🙌🏽

What role to dieticians play in hospitals? In this episode of Ask the Expert, we ask Associate Professor Leanne Chapple about: ✅ what a dietician does in the intensive care unit ✅ the role of nutrition ✅ how a patient is fed if they’re in a coma Learn more about this important service 👉 https://loom.ly/TNwYslY

Discover how Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in senior care communities blend clinical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring residents receive tailored nutrition. American Senior Communities offers an innovative career path program, empowering RDNs to advance through five levels of expertise and specialize in areas like gerontology and clinical nutrition. Learn more about this field here.

Sign up for out next Dietitian CEU Zoom Event -What Dietitians need to know on GLP-1 medications on February 7, 2024-6:30 PM EST -8:30 PM EST- (2 CEUs)- sign up on eventbrite link below https://lnkd.in/eAMvPEVH Lauren Newman- Registered Dietitian , CertifiedDiabetes and Education Specialist(CDCES),and Certified Eating Disorders (CEDS) Participants will be able to: 1. Explain the mechanisms of action for GLP-1 medications and the indications/contraindications. 2. Evaluate the ethics and controversy surrounds this class of medications. 3. Develop an effective nutrition care plan for patients using GLP-1 medications.