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Registered dietitians are versatile nutrition experts who can provide tangible value in any patient care setting. On the most basic level, staffing a dietitian keeps facilities in compliance with regulations set by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as well as local regulatory agencies. More importantly, patients experience improved outcomes, including shorter lengths of stay, reduced hospital readmissions, and reduced morbidity and mortality when they have access to a registered dietitian.
Facilities can also reap immense financial benefits by utilizing a registered dietitian’s expertise as it relates to malnutrition care and the management of nutrition support. Find out how much your facility will benefit from having a dietitian on your healthcare team. This E-Book is the perfect tool to share with your colleagues, interns, managers, or hospital executives.
