The Agenda
Ask Us Anything: Career Edition
Monday, September 12 at 1 p.m. EDT
The job marketing is ever-changing, especially now. Lots of dietitians have changed jobs, started side gigs, or are rethinking their career paths. Want to have your career questions answered by the experts? This free networking event features four of Dietitians On Demand’s tenured recruiters who know the nuances of the dietitian job market. Ask us anything – and tune in live for the answer.
Please note, this event is not for CE credit and is not included with the WWOW22 registration.
Panelists: Sarah Heitzman, MS, RDN, LD, CHP, Janella E. Temple, PHR/SHRM-CP, Carinne Taylor, Lyndel Schuster, MS, RD
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Tackling the Triple Threat: Malnutrition, Sarcopenia, and Frailty (1 CPEU)
Monday, September 12 at 2 p.m. EDT
Malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia are very similar conditions. Physical characteristics of each condition mimic each other, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. Despite strong ties to nutrition interventions, frailty and sarcopenia may not be on a dietitian’s radar. Tune in to this live webinar to find out how best to tackle the “triple threat.” (Performance Indicators: 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4)
Speaker: Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC
Diabetic Kidney Disease (1 CPEU)
Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. EDT
Adding chronic kidney disease (CKD) medical nutrition therapy to diabetes management can be overwhelming for a patient, especially without education and encouragement from a dietitian. However, we know that early nutrition education for patients diagnosed with CKD can improve biomarkers and can even delay or prevent progression to end stage renal failure requiring dialysis. Explore everything you need to know when it comes to diabetic kidney disease so you are prepared to help your patients navigate these two conditions. (Performance Indicators: 8.1.4, 8.1.5, 8.3.1, 8.3.7)
Speaker: Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
Deciphering the Link Between Diet and Dementia (1 CPEU)
Tuesday, September 13 at 2 p.m. EDT
While the proportion of older people with dementia is shrinking, the total number is increasing due to the aging of the US population. With the concurrent increase in the known risk factors of obesity, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles, this number is expected to grow significantly impacting individuals, caregivers, and health systems. This webinar will demonstrate the role nutrition plays in the prevention and intervention in this devastating condition. (Performance Indicators: 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4)
Speaker: Patricia Nicholas, MS, RD, CSG, CDN
Parenteral Nutrition: Understanding and Managing the Risks (1 CPEU)
Tuesday, September 13 at 7 p.m. EDT
Parenteral nutrition allows clinicians to provide nutrition care for patients when oral or enteral routes are not feasible. However, this nutrition plan is reserved for severe circumstances due to associated risks. In this webinar, the most common concerns of parenteral nutrition will be discussed. To provide a safe and effective regimen to your patient, best practice recommendations will be reviewed to mitigate risks associated with this form of nutrition support. (Performance Indicators: 7.1.5, 7.4.7, 8.2.2, 8.2.3 )
Speaker: Lyncoln Nardo, MS, RD, LD, CNSC
Weighing in on Weight Loss Medications (1 CPEU)
Wednesday, September 14 at 2 p.m. EDT
While there is still no “magic pill” for weight loss, there are a handful of pharmacotherapy options that have been approved for use in combination with lifestyle modifications. This webinar will review what FDA–approved weight loss medications are currently on the market, how they work, their effectiveness along with potential side effects, and who may be a candidate for this therapy. (Performance Indicators: 8.2.3, 10.4.4, 10.4.5, 10.4.6)
Speaker: Kim Meeuwsen, RDN, CSOWM
Cultural Considerations For Providing Nutrition Care to a Diverse Population (1 Ethics CPEU)
Wednesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. EDT
With more than 40% of individuals in the United States identifying as racially or ethnically diverse, cultural competence is becoming a necessary skill for dietitians. This webinar will discuss aspects of the nutrition care model that can be influenced by culture, such as food beliefs, common rituals, and health promotion across the lifespan. Join sports dietitian, Angela Bruzina, MS, RD, CSSD as she discusses strategies for improving cultural competence as a practitioner while providing sample patient scenarios. (Performance Indicators: 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.4, 1.7.5)
Speaker: Angela Bruzina, MS, RD, CSSD
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.
Implementing IDDSI in the Long-Term Care Setting (1 CPEU)
Thursday, September 15 at 2 p.m. EDT
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) has changed dysphagia diets as we have always known them. Making the shift to this new diet structure can feel overwhelming. Join us to create a strategy that works. We’ll discuss how to form a team of implementation experts, how to educate your clinical and foodservice teams, and ways to ensure safe and consistent high-quality foods and beverages. (Performance Indicators: 7.4.3, 7.4.4, 7.4.8, 8.2.2)
Speaker: Sarah Hammaker, RDN
*HEADLINE EVENT*
Overcoming Challenges to Enteral Nutrition Delivery: How We Can Do Better (1 CPEU)
Thursday, September 15 at 7 p.m. EDT
Dietitians often struggle with myriad of issues when it comes to inadequate enteral nutrition delivery. Frequent interruptions to feeding regimens can leave patients undernourished and poorly hydrated. Sometimes dietitians feel powerless as they are fighting this uphill battle. If you’re looking for real solutions to improve enteral nutrition delivery, join us for this incredible webinar opportunity. Dr. Paul Wischmeyer is an expert in critical care and nutrition support. Hear his tips and suggestions for minimizing feeding interruptions and keeping your tube-fed patients on track. (Performance Indicators: 4.2.1, 4.2.7, 8.2.3, 10.5.2)
Speaker: Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC, FASPEN, FCCM
Malnutrition Documentation Best Practices (1 CPEU)
Friday, September 16 at 2 p.m. EDT
Did you know that reimbursement for a malnutrition diagnosis often depends on a dietitian’s documentation? Effective treatment for our most nutritionally depleted patients all begins with accurate and precise dietitian documentation. In this webinar, we’ll show you exactly how to approach malnutrition documentation, including the dos and don’ts, tips for communicating with your providers, and ways you can use the electronic medical record to your advantage. (Performance indicators: 7.4.4, 7.4.6, 7.4.8, 7.4.9)
Speaker: Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC