Document/Chart Nutrition Information in Health Records
Barbara Thomsen, CDM, CFPP, RAC, QCP Learning Objectives and Key Points
• Explain the uses of common tools used in nutrition services including a therapeutic diet manual and nutrition services records
• Describe the importance of documentation concerning the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the electronic health record (EHR), and various charting methods
• Distinguish between different required documentation forms used in nursing facilities and required by federal regulations including in the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI)
Please see the Supplemental Material for a complete list of this chapter’s references.
Nutrition Fundamentals and Medical Nutrition Therapy