Revised 2014 Standards of Professional Performance for RDNs in Management of Food and Nutrition Systems.

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Berthelsen, RM, Barkley,  WC, Oliver, PM, McLymont, V, Puckett, R.  Academy of nutrition and dietetics: revised 2014 standards of professional performance for registered dietitian nutritionists in management of food and nutrition systems.  J Am Diet Assoc. 201; (114)7; 1104-1112.

The challenge between effective utilization of human resources, financial management and equipment and material and time constraints to produce a quality product is a challenge for the food and nutrition systems manager.   To provide high-quality food and services, the Management in Food and Nutrition Systems Dietetic Practice Group, developed the Revised 2014 Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP), as a tool for registered dietitian nutritionists working in the food and nutrition systems management.
 The SOPP consist of six domains of professional standards which are: 1) quality in practice; 2) competence and accountability; 3) provision of services; 4) application of research; 5) communication of knowledge; 6) utilization and management of resources.   Within each standard, specific indicators provide quantifiable actions that demonstrate communication skills, attention to customer satisfaction, personnel management and use of other resources that can be applied to practice.   
Three skills levels are described for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) managing food and nutrition systems—competent, proficient and expert.  a competent RDN is just starting to practice after receiving the RDN registration.  It could also be an experienced RDN who is providing services in a new area of dietetics.   A proficient RDN is one who has three or more years of experience and is successful in their area of practice.  A proficient RDN may have specialist credentials and/or certifications to demonstrate proficiency in their area of practice.  An expert RDN is recognized within the profession and has attained the highest degree of knowledge and skill in their area of practice.  The expert RDN exhibits leadership and displays effectiveness in communication, planning and evaluating outcomes.  The expert RDN is a specialist in their specific area of practice, generally with advanced credentials along with advanced degrees.
The standards were devised for the RDNs to be used to demonstrate competency of nutrition and dietetic care services and are reviewed and updated every five years.  The standards are also useful in providing the RDN with resources for self-evaluation. The Academy and the Management of Food and Nutrition Systems Dietetic Practice Group uses these standards as an application of “continuous quality improvement and represent an important collaborative endeavor”.
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