Renal Dietitians (RPG) consists of Registered Dietitians and other clinicians
who provide renal nutrition therapy interventions and
counseling in dialysis
facilities, freestanding clinics, hospitals and
private practice. RPG's purpose
is to offer leadership, professional & educational resources to assist
members in providing quality renal
nutrition therapy. RPG promotes continuing
education programs for
renal/nephrology dietitians as well as other health care
professionals
working with chronic kidney disease (stage 1-5), adult and
pediatric
dialysis, and kidney transplant patients.
Renal dietitians dietetic practice group is leading the future of dietetics by promoting and supporting AND members working in nephrology practice.
Strategic Plan 2006 - 2011
Promote and increase an engaged, diverse membership that is actively involved with renal nutrition
Encourage quality nutrition care in Chronic Kidney Disease by providing opportunities for professional education and development of effective patient education materials
Define scope of practice and standards of professional performance for dietitians in nephrology practice.
Stimulate, support, encourage and disseminate nephrology nutrition-related research
Impact regulatory and legislative issues related to nephrology nutrition
Vision
RPG members are a valued source of expertise in nephrology nutrition.