Happy Holidays from RD411.com!

Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N

I wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season.  As I reflect on the past year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the people who make RD411.com possible.  We now have 21,000+ regular site visitors, over 1200 free resources with more added each month, dozens of content contributors, and very supportive corporate sponsors who make it all possible.  My heartfelt thanks goes out to all of you who have helped me realize my vision. I wanted to create an easily accessible, free library of resources to save you time. It was a pretty simple premise.  As a long-term care dietitian, I knew I did not have the time to create handouts, write policies, make slides AND visit and document properly on all my patients.  I know you don’t have that time either.  RD411.com offers materials that you can download and/or customize so you don’t have to continually reinvent the wheel. Please utilize the resources and let me know what else you need. I am going to be unveiling several new innovations in 2009 so please keep reading the newsletter for more information.  Again, I am sending my very best wishes this holiday season.  Please contact me at Nancy@RD411.com with any comments or ideas.

Serious Advice from Dr. Collins

If you don’t routinely back up your computer, you are at risk for losing your files. I have found the simplest back up system ever called the Clickfree Automatic Backup. You don’t need any computer knowledge because all you have to do is plug it into your USB port.  Then sit back and watch it make a copy of all your documents, photos, slide sets, and other important files.  RD411 users can get a 15% discount and free shipping until December 31, 2008 by entering coupon code cfr331.  Read my personal story about the fire in my office and you will see how I discovered this amazing product! 

QVC Shopping Alert

Look for Tammy and Lyssie, the Nutrition Twins®, on the QVC shopping network on January 1, 2009 during the 7:00 AM hour, the noon Q-Check, and the 7:00 PM hour (all times are given as EST).  Tammy and Lyssie will be showcasing their line of weight management and wellness-themed planners from Day-Timer®. Click here to preview their products.  

The Mission

The more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole.  Think of RD411.com as your virtual assistant. The less time you spend reinventing the wheel, the more time you’ll have for your patients and clients – and yourself. You are welcome to download, modify, and distribute any materials you find on RD411.com for free.

RD411.com is a peer-to-peer network. You are invited to contribute to the site and share your best practices or any materials you have developed with your colleagues.  Just email RD411Office@gmail.com.

Look What RD411 Has to Offer!

Wound Care Resources
Click here to visit the wound center. You can also get there directly by pointing your browser to www.wounds411.com.  With the payment changes in acute care and new surveyor guidance in long-term care, it is important that you have up-to-date information on managing and preventing wounds.

Diabetes Info in English and Spanish
Click here to see the selection of information on diabetes.  RD411.com offers information on everything from nutrition and blood glucose control to foot care plus over 30 handouts in Spanish as well.

Toddler and Kid Info to Help Them Grow Up Strong
Click here for hundreds of pages of information dedicated to children. Whether you are dealing with fussy eaters, failure to thrive, or high cholesterol in kids, RD411.com has something you will find useful.  

Renal Center With Over 100 Resources Dedicated to This Challenging Population  Click here to visit the Renal Center. Many practitioners may only see renal patients once in a while and not have a full set of resources.  There are over 100 items here for your use.

Over 300 Patient Handouts – Here Are Some Fan Favorites
Lactose Intolerance Fact Sheet
Spice It Up! Seasoning Handout
Lung Health: Nutrition Guidelines for Patients with COPD
Probiotics and Prebiotics
30 Ways to Sneak More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet

Click here to see the entire selection.

Long-term Care Resources
7 Day Sample Emergency Menu
F325: Think Like A Surveyor
Inspection Preparation Checklist: Sanitation, Safety, and Security
Significant Weight Change Notification

Marketing Materials to Help You Build Your Own Brand
What Everyone Should Know About RDs Brochure
Speaking Agreement
Freelance Writing: Getting the Editor’s Attention

Powerpoint Slides You Can Customize
Many of the slide sets are graphically intense. They are best downloaded over a high speed connection and may take up to five minutes.
Bariatrics: A Growing Medical Care Dilemma
Cancer and Nutrition  
Defining Dietary Supplements
Nutrition Myths
Managing Weight Loss in Cancer Patients

Calcium Education Program for Teens
Build Your Bones, Girlfriend! Brochure
Build Your Bones, Girlfriend! Slide Set
Lesson Plan for Pre-Teens and Teens
Calcium Game Slide Set

And dozens of more FREE resources on www.RD411.com

Nutrition Dimension is having a sale!
All clinical and foodservice courses are on sale until December 31, 2008.

Finally a soda a dietitian can love! Zero sugar. Nutrient enhanced. Visit www.nutrisoda.com for more information.

RD411’s philosophy is simple – the more successful each individual dietitian is, the more successful the profession is as a whole. This is a community site and we welcome submissions, ideas, and suggestions from all colleagues and practitioners. If you have developed a great policy, a helpful form, or have another idea to share, contact Dr. Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N at RD411Office@gmail.com. Our goal is to get you out of the office and back with patients or clients doing what you do best!