Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and National Kidney Foundation: Revised 2014 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Nephrology Nutrition

Aug 30, 2014Journal of renal nutrition : the official journal of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation

Updated 2014 Nutrition Practice and Performance Standards for Dietitians Specializing in Kidney Care

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The incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing due to an aging population and higher rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

Early recognition of CKD is crucial for effective nutrition management.
Appropriate interpretation of CKD markers and stages is necessary for care.
Collaboration with health care practitioners can enhance CKD management.
Improved CKD management may slow disease progression and reduce complications.
Updated Standards of Practice provide a framework for registered dietitian nutritionists in nephrology.
The Standards include measurable indicators and skill levels for nutrition professionals.

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Compelling evidence indicates that the incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing because of an aging population and a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Nutrition management of patients with CKD requires early disease recognition, appropriate interpretation of the markers and stages of CKD, and collaboration with other health care practitioners. Better management of CKD can slow its progression, prevent metabolic complications, and reduce cardiovascular related outcomes. Caring for patients with CKD necessitates specialized knowledge and skills to meet the challenges associated with this growing epidemic. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Renal Dietitians Practice Group and the National Kidney Foundation Council on Renal Nutrition, with guidance from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Management Committee, have updated the 2009 Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care and Standards of Professional Performance as a tool for registered dietitian nutritionists working in nephrology nutrition to assess their current skill levels and to identify areas for additional professional development in this practice area. The Standards of Practice apply to the care of patients/clients with kidney disease. The Standards of Professional Performance consist of six domains of professionalism, including: Quality in Practice, Competence and Accountability, Provision of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Application of Knowledge, and Utilization and Management of Resources. Within each standard, specific indicators provide measurable action statements that illustrate how nephrology nutrition principles can be applied to practice. The indicators describe three skill levels (ie, competent, proficient, and expert) for registered dietitian nutritionists working in nephrology nutrition.

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