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New Professional Resources for Your Clients! Message from Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA It is hard to believe that May is almost over. The last few months have been a blur as I have been very busy traveling from meeting to meeting. I had the opportunity to attend several state dietetic association meetings and wound care meetings as an invited speaker. I was lecturing on litigation issues and the nutritional interventions for wound healing – two of my very favorite topics. While at these meetings, I was thrilled to meet so many RD411.com users. It is heartwarming to know that so many colleagues are finding RD411.com helpful. Thanks to all those of you who came up and introduced yourselves; the best thing about RD411 is meeting so many people who share my passion! I jotted down all your requests so keep watching for our monthly updates…meanwhile, we have a lot of news this month so keep reading. This month we have four different courses offering FREE CPEUs so take your pick and earn your credits for free. Also, make sure to scroll down to my book shelf selection for a very limited time offer for a free nutrition magazine! Can you tell my theme is FREE? In this economy, free is good so I am working hard to keep it all free and relevant to your practice. As always, I hope you find something you can use to streamline your work day so you can spend some extra time with your patients. Please contact me at Nancy@RD411.com with any comments or new ideas.
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Do you fully understand hospital acquired conditions (HACs) and Serious Reportable Adverse Events (commonly called Never Events)? Do you know that nutrition plays an important role in several of the Never Events including pressure ulcers, manifestations of poor glucose control, falls, and surgical site infections? Join nationally known CMS expert Dr. Courtney Lyder to learn more about this important topic. Dr. Nancy Collins will add thoughts on how the Never Events are involved with litigation and steps you can take to minimize your risk. Click here to register. As always, there is no charge and 1 CPEU will be provided.
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Join Dr. Tracy Smith as she discusses the clinical and functional outcomes related to the loss of lean body mass in this new and informative webinar. Dr. Smith will compare and contrast the mechanisms and drivers of protein degradation and synthesis and describe the effect of the inflammatory response on lean body mass loss and muscle functionality. She will also describe the role of protein, amino acids, and HMB in muscle protein synthesis. As always, there is no charge and 1 CPEU will be provided. Click here to register.
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The leading online source of information on the health and nutrition benefits of pistachios, PistachioHealth.com is loaded with fun facts for consumers and the latest nutrition information and other resources for health professionals. Take the FREE 10-question quiz: Effects of Pistachios on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Potential Mechanism of Action and receive 1.0 CPE for registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians registered (DTRs). Click here to get started.
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Research shows that families who eat together, eat better. We want our colleagues in the nutrition and health professions to help families do just that by creating the most tasty, healthful family-friendly recipes ever! Coming soon...you can send us your unique creation and favorite “family mealtime tips” and qualify to win one of seven different prizes with a Grand Prizes valued at upwards of $45,000! Stay tuned as details will be posted to www.cabotcheese.coop by June 1, 2010. For questions prior to launch date, please contact Regan Jones at Regan.CabotRD@gmail.com
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Quaker large Rice Cakes are a satisfying snack made with whole grains, and now are also labeled gluten-free to make snacking easier for people who follow a gluten-free diet. The rice cake recipe hasn’t changed, but all of the specially labeled large rice cakes have been tested to make sure they meet the proposed federal standard for gluten-free products, which is 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. Find them in grocery stores nationwide for an average retail price of $2.49. To learn more about Quaker Rice Snacks, visit www.quakerricesnacks.com.
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Have you tried NEW Smart Balance™ Milks? Newly available across the country, you can now recommend the rich, creamy taste of our fat free* and low fat milks, available in 4 varieties to meet your clients’ needs. All have more calcium and protein per serving than whole milk…and, we offer heart healthy DHA/EPA omega-3 fatty acids† and antioxidant Vitamin E options. Find out more—and get money-saving coupons and educational materials for you and your clients—at our website just for Registered Dietitians, www.smartbalanceRD.com. * Fat Free varieties contain 1g fat from omega-3 oil blend. † One variety (Fat Free Milk And Antioxidant Vitamins C & E) does not contain omega-3s.
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Soy is an all-natural source of complete protein and is rich in a variety of essential nutrients important to good health. It is important to choose foods made from whole soy, which means the soy is minimally processed and you are getting all of the naturally-occurring nutrients contained in the soybean. SOYJOY® is an all-natural, nutrient-rich snack baked with whole soy and real fruit. Click here to learn more about soy and health.
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Having gained valuable benchmark data from last November’s one-day audit, the second nutritionDay in the U.S. is slated for November 4, 2010 — and this year, nursing homes as well as hospitals are invited to participate, advises Gail Gewirtz, MS, RD and National Project Coordinator. The program is part of a global initiative to improve patient outcomes through improved nutrition practices while reducing complications and healthcare costs ( www.nutritionday.org/). The fifth nutritionDay Worldwide occurred in January 2010, with facilities in 30 countries participating. “Our nation’s first ‘snapshot’ of nutrient intake by patients revealed several undernourishment issues which facilities can address,” Gewirtz reports. “Annual audits already have been shown to significantly impact nourishment practices and patient outcomes.” For nutritionDay in the U.S. program and registration details, contact Gewirtz at nutritiondayus@ymail.com.
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The RD411.com job service is open for business. Employers can post their job openings quickly and easily for free. Job searchers can browse the listings and see if they find something of interest. Click here to take a look around.
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Each month Dr. Collins highlights one book she recommends. This month’s book selection is not a book at all but a glossy magazine entitled Today’s Diet & Nutrition. I have been privileged to serve on the editorial advisory board for this publication since its inception. We have now moved to a new and exciting digital format, which you have to see to believe. I have to admit I was skeptical; how can you read a magazine online, I asked? But once I saw this new technology, I was sold. I am sure you will find both the technology and the magazine’s content fresh, exciting, and informative. For a very limited time, you can sign up for a free subscription no strings attached. Click here to subscribe and then please let me know your feedback. I am eager to hear your thoughts on this brand new all digital nutrition publication.
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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. Let RD411.com save you time so you can get back to the business of nutrition and healthcare.
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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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