Guest guest Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 In my hospital its one for the entire hospital right now...lol From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of colleenclark Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 2:33 AM To: rd-usa Subject: RD to patient ratio I know that this has been talked about before but would like to refresh my memory. For those of you in acute care hospitals, what is the standard RD to patient ratio? Thanks! **CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY NOTICE**: This message and any included attachments originate from Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center and are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This email and any attachments are confidential and may contain privileged or protected patient health information. Unauthorized forwarding, printing, copying, distribution, or use of such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the addressee, please promptly delete this message and notify the sender of the delivery error with a copy to SecurityOfficer@... by e-mail or call Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, NM at , attention Security Officer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I don't believe there is any " standard " . A lot depends on average LOS & the acuity of patient care (i.e. a single dietitian might be adequate to cover a facility that is very short stay, not many issues with MNT). The only standard would be following your Protocol & Procedures with some consistency: 1) there is a screening mechanism in place that occurs within 24 hrs of admission (typically part of the nursing admit screen); 2) triggers for a full nutrition assessment appropriate to your patient population; 3) realistic & appropriate reassessment protocol to monitor & adjust MNT interventions; and 4) this has to be consistent 7 days a week.  Holly ---------- Holly Lee Brewer, MS RD Pediatric Dietitian, Diabetes Educator Medical Nutrition Therapist, Las Vegas, NV Maj Holly Brewer, USAFR BSC 301st MDS, NAS JRB Fort Worth (Carswell), TX http://hollyinbalad.blogspot.com >________________________________ > >To: rd-usa >Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 1:32 AM >Subject: RD to patient ratio > > > > > >I know that this has been talked about before but would like to refresh my memory. For those of you in acute care hospitals, what is the standard RD to patient ratio? Thanks! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I work in a community hospital in Queens, New York. Depending on coverage, it may range from 50-90 patients per RD. I have also worked at another community hospital (in Harlem, New York this time) which had a ration of ~40-50 patients/RD. Hope this helps! Quan MS, RD, CDN > > I know that this has been talked about before but would like to refresh my memory. For those of you in acute care hospitals, what is the standard RD to patient ratio? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I work in a community hospital in Queens, New York. Depending on coverage, it may range from 50-90 patients per RD. I have also worked at another community hospital (in Harlem, New York this time) which had a ration of ~40-50 patients/RD. Hope this helps! Quan MS, RD, CDN > > I know that this has been talked about before but would like to refresh my memory. For those of you in acute care hospitals, what is the standard RD to patient ratio? Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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