Scope of Dietetic Practice Framework Sub-Committe of the Quality Management Committee Report Spring 2008

The Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) Sub-Committee of the Quality Management Committee is responsible to:

  • Submit a presentation proposal for FNCE 2008 related to the SODPF in conjunction with an ADA affiliate or DPG;
  • Encourage members to use SODPF presentations and resources; evaluate tool use;
  • Provide ongoing articles for ADA publications, state affiliate and DPG newsletters;
  • Investigate development of an on-line SODPF tutorial or decision making tool;
  • Complete SODPF document annual review to identify revisions for current practice;
  • Create a system, schedule, and tracking process for ongoing review of SODPF documents;
  • Provide members with relevant case studies via the ADA Web site;
  • Process requests for definition additions, deletions, and edits;
  • Educate members on the policy and procedure for definitions (e.g., definition addition, deletion or edit requests);
  • Establish a plan for periodic review and updating of the definition of terms;
  • Collaborate with DEP DPG to determine publications for SODPF inclusion;
  • Contact key editors/authors and publishers for SODPF integration.

The following represent the Sub-Committee’s key activities since October 2007.

Meetings

The Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) Sub-Committee met via teleconference in December 2007, and January and April 2008. Meeting discussion included definitions approval and program of work activities.

Program of Work Accomplishments

  • Received acceptance for the following two sessions at FNCE 2008: “Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework: From Theory to Practice” and “Application of the New Nutrition Support Standards for Dietitians for the SODPF”.
  • Revised and updated Case studies on the Web site.
  • Conducted a call for case study authors as sent to DPG leaders; received minimal response; will continue to solicit for case study authors.
  • Aligned the SODPF Web site to the Framework three blocks making for user-friendly improvement.
  • Provided assistance with Framework related articles published in Winter 2007 On The Cutting Edge, the newsletter for the Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group.
  • Continued to process requests for definition additions, deletions, and edits. Results: one term was retired, 8 terms are in the process of being updated, and three new terms are under consideration. Extensive deliberations regarding the term “generalist” has occurred with input from the Quality Management Committee; a final definition will be submitted to the House Leadership Team for approval in late spring 2008.
  • Established a plan for periodic review and update of the definition of terms. Related terms will be reviewed minimally every five years with originating organizational units providing input.
  • Approved additional charge for the 2008-09 year and beyond of practice specific SOP and SOPP development and maintenance oversight. Responsibility transition from the Quality Management Committee to the SODPF Sub-committee has been initiated.

More detailed information is available on the ADA Web site below. For additional information, please contact Sharon McCauley, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, FADA, Director, Quality Management at smccauley@eatright.org; 800/877-1600. ext. 4823.

Sub-Committee Members
Jackie L. Boucher, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDE - Chair
Julie A. Meddles, RD, LD
Marsha R. Stieber, MSA, RD, CNSD
Denise M. Brown, PhD, RD, LD
Rita M. Johnson, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA
Sharon McCauley, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, FADA, Director, Quality Management
Heidi Schwartz, MS, RD, CSP, Senior Manager, Governance

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