Rogers-Soeder TS. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists' Role in Hospital in Home.
Fed Pract 2022;
39:250-253. [PMID:
36404939 PMCID:
PMC9648606 DOI:
10.12788/fp.0282]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Hospital in Home (HIH) involves the delivery of acute care services in a patient's home. There is currently a paucity of published information regarding nutrition care in HIH.
OBSERVATIONS
The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) contributes to HIH by providing personalized medical nutrition therapy and collaborating with the HIH interdisciplinary team for optimal health care delivery. Tips for utilizing RDN services are also discussed.
CONCLUSIONS
As HIH becomes more widely adopted within the Veterans Health Administration and other health care systems, it is crucial to consider the value and expertise of the RDN for guiding nutrition care in the HIH setting.
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