Therapeutic diet order writing. Current issues and considerations

Qualified registered dietitians (RDs) currently may write therapeutic diet orders, acting within their facility-granted privileges and within their scope of practice, in accordance with hospital policies and state laws. RDs must know and understand the federal and state laws relevant to their health...

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Published inTopics in clinical nutrition Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 28 - 36
Main Author Hager, M.H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2007
Subjects
compliance
diet
diet order writing
dietetics
dietitians
federal government
hospitals
laws and regulations
literature reviews
patient care
registered dietitians
state government
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Summary:Qualified registered dietitians (RDs) currently may write therapeutic diet orders, acting within their facility-granted privileges and within their scope of practice, in accordance with hospital policies and state laws. RDs must know and understand the federal and state laws relevant to their healthcare facility, how the facility's policies and procedures are implemented to ensure regulatory compliance and safe and quality patient care. In addition, RDs must be able to document their own scope of practice.
ISSN:0883-5691
1550-5146
DOI:10.1097/00008486-200701000-00005