La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8033

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-8033 - Dietician

A. The dietician shall be a registered dietician or a person who meets the qualification standards of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. The dietician shall implement dietary services consistent with standards of practice including, but not limited to:

1. clinical progress notes, including the nutritional status of the patient, are to be incorporated into the clinical records within one week of the visit;

2. collaborate with the patient/family, physician, registered nurse and/or the IDT in providing dietary counseling to the patient/family;

3. instruct patient/family and/or CRCC staff as needed;

4. evaluate patient socioeconomic factors to develop recommendations concerning food purchasing, preparation and storage;

5. evaluate food preparation methods to ensure nutritive value is conserved, flavor, texture and temperature principles are adhered to in meeting the individual patient's needs; and

6. participate in IDT conference as needed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8033

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:450 (February 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).