Dietetics in Healthcare Communities of New Jersey

This organization is a volunteer group made up of Dietitians/Dietetic Technicians who either live or work in the state of New Jersey.

Our purpose is to establish a regular and frequent mechanism to keep dietitians aware of current issues and information relevant to their work and interests; to provide a greater visibility for the dietitian within the structure of the Acacdemy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the national level of DHCC.

Our group is a member of the New Jersey Long Term Care Leader's Coalition. (NJLTCLC)

VIRTUAL FALL SEMINAR

Seminar is now scheduled for September 22, 2020. In recognition of the events surrounding the pandemic, member fee is reduced to $40 and non-member fee is $50. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020. We hope you can join us! Stay well!

Licensure Update

New Jersey State Dietitian/Nutritionist Licensing Act has been signed by Governor Murphy. Although it is effective immediately, the scope of practice is effective one year from effective date. The New Jersey Academy is working with the licensing board. The Division of Consumer Affairs is the next step and will be writing the regulatory guidelines. If you have questions, updates will occur through the NJ Academy eblasts or you can contact our legislative chair, Sylvia Lacsina.

NEW PAID DINING ASSISTANT TRAINING WEBINAR

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Please contact NJHA for information. Principal trainer must be an RN although RDs play an integral role.

If your residence is not yet credentialed, this webinar will accredit your facility to train staff and participate in New Jersey.

PAID DINING ASSISTANTS DURING COVID

NJ DOH has provided a waiver to offer relief to staffing hardships. After completion of a one hour emergency training, support staff may assist the licensed staff in providing dining assistance.

May 22 2020 Waiver Temporary Feeding Assistant Training.pdf

5-22-20-Directions to take independent one hour training course.docx