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February 2009 Vol. 4 No. 2 |
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Lots of News and Big Announcements from RD411.com! Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA Last month, I promised you a new resource that would be ideal for private practice dietitians, entrepreneurs, out-patient dietitians and anyone trying to market their facility, business or practice. I am thrilled to bring you a brand new marketing service designed to help you build your own brand. If you are like many of my friends, you may have developed an extensive mailing list over the years but simply don’t have the time to design slick marketing products to keep your name in front of your target audience. RD411.com now offers bi-monthly four-page newsletters that you can use to stay in touch with your own clients and patients. Each newsletter contains timely topics, covering various aspects of nutrition, health, exercise, and well-being. The content meets the same high standards that RD411.com demands, and is peer reviewed and referenced, where applicable. You can download the file and then send it to your own mailing list or you can bring the file to your local print shop if you prefer paper copies. You can even personalize the newsletter with your contact information. Click here to see the premiere issue and learn more about this new service. I am also happy to unveil our first resource in Chinese. This patient communication aid was conceptualized by Judy R. Simon, MS, RD, LDN, so please thank Judy for sharing her creation. Click here to see the Chinese version. The same item is available in Spanish as well by clicking here. As always, I love to hear your comments and feedback. Please email me at Nancy@RD411.com.
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If you work in long-term care, you are familiar with federal regulation F325. This recently revised regulation details the requirements for nutrition services and therapeutic diets in long-term care facilities. You are invited to participate in a free teleconference that will discuss the regulatory requirements of F325. Click here for more information on how to register. There is no charge but you must register in order to receive the dial-in information and handouts.
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I am so glad that many of you have taken my advice and purchased a Clickfree automatic backup drive. Read my personal story about the fire in my office and you will see how I discovered this amazing product! I am sure you will rest easier knowing your files are safe. If you have not yet taken steps to protect your electronic files, I am happy to announce that I have been able to get our discount offer extended until March 31, 2009. RD411 users can get a 15% discount and free shipping by entering coupon code cfr331. 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
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Each month Dr. Collins will highlight one book she recommends. Every week, RD411.com users write in with questions about interpretation of lab values. This is a complicated topic but a very important one because there are so many biochemical indicators that are affected by nutrition. Dr. Mary Litchford, PhD, RD, LDN has written the definitive book on this topic which will surely benefit any nutrition practitioner. Entitled Practical Applications in Laboratory Assessment of Nutrition Status, this 353 page book is a valuable reference which includes biochemical assessment of protein and hydration status, nutritional anemias, and specific information on more than 75 lab tests used for nutrition-related conditions. Dr. Litchford is also the author of several other books including The Advanced Practitioner’s Guide to Nutrition and Wounds; Protein Powders, Potions and Elixirs; and Common Denominators of Declining Nutritional Status. For more information on how to order, click here.
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| Can a great tasting pasta have a low glycemic index? Dreamfields Pasta contains only 5 grams of digestible carbs and has 5 grams of fiber. Like other premium pastas, Dreamfields is made primarily with durum wheat semolina, which is why it has all of the flavor and texture of traditional pasta. RD411.com users can get a free sample kit so you can taste it and see for yourself. Just click here and a free kit will be mailed to you via the US Mail.
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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.
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Here is a partial list of the new additions to RD411.com. Click on each title below to view the complete article. Look for the download buttons in the upper right corner of each article if you would like to use it in your practice. Let RD411.com save you time so you can get back to the business of nutrition. Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies: Physical Assessment New Patient Education Materials New Toddler and Kid Resources New Renal and Diabetes Resources And hundreds of more FREE resources on www.RD411.com
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NuMedix brings us a new FREE course entitled Vitamin D: The New Nutraceutical. 2008 might be regarded as the year of vitamin D. The journals were eagerly reporting the results of dozens of new studies while the popular press was getting the information out to the masses. Click here to read the latest on vitamin D and receive your one hour education credit.
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If you are looking for a comprehensive review course on diabetes, a two day program will be offered by Dr. Ruth Diabetes Watchers April 16 – 18, 2009 in the Fort Lauderdale area. If you are preparing for the CDE exam and need some help, click here for more information.
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All Access Internships is a website intended to serve as an information source and community outlet for aspiring dietitians. Founded by dietetic students Katie Hamm and Jenny Westerkamp, the site addresses the needs of the dietetic student community by offering an online collection of internship information, providing organizational tools for a personalized application process, and creating a social network where dietetic students and interns can share their experiences with others. Highlighted features include student testimonials, electronic note-taking, personalized application checklists, and an "all access pass" to resources and links on dietetic internships. Sign up for free at www.allaccessinternships.com.
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Finally a soda a dietitian can love! Zero sugar. Nutrient enhanced. Visit www.nutrisoda.com for more information.
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| Want to Help a Busy Colleague? 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!
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