Rule 15-16-1-46.43.2 - Duties of the DietitianThe responsibilities of the Dietitian shall include but not be limited to, the following:
1. Assisting the physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist in the evaluation of the patient's nutritional status and development of the individual plan of treatment;2. Developing and implementing a nutritional component of the patient care plan;3. Selecting, preparing and evaluating teaching materials and aids for patient counseling and education and furnishing direct nutritional counseling services to the patient;4. Observing and reporting to the physician, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist the patient's reaction and adherence to the diet and change in the patient's nutritional status;5. Preparing clinical notes, progress, and discharge summaries;6. Participating in agency in-service training programs;7. Acting as a consultant to other agency personnel; and8. Developing written policies and procedures for the nutritional services of the home health agency.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.43.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13