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A menagerie of member benefits
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
A Menagerie of Member Benefits
B
eing one of the approximately 65,000 members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has numerous benefits. Yet ADA members aren’t always aware of the full panoply of advantages offered them as part of their member dues. Below is a brief listing of some important resources of which ADA members may wish to avail themselves. Feel free to distribute this list to your fellow dietetics professionals.
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KEEPING YOU INFORMED The dietetics profession is a dynamic profession, particularly in this time of fad diets, childhood obesity, biologically-engineered food, and foodborne illness. It is difficult to stay on top of the latest trends while simultaneously giving the best service to clients, patients, and organizations. ADA has found several ways to keep members abreast of the latest information. ●
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Daily News: A key resource for keeping abreast of the top news stories concerning dietetics and the profession, ADA’s Daily News is delivered via e-mail every weekday morning and is a brief review of the nation’s leading food, nutrition, and health headlines. The e-mail format allows members to click on Web links to the actual articles and the handy newsletter can be saved for later review. Sign up by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Journal/Publications” link.
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www.eatright.org: ADA’s continually-updated Web site provides information, resources, and links that are essential for any dietetics proThis article was written by Damon Brown, a freelance writer in New Orleans, LA and Jason Switt, editor for the Journal in Chicago, IL. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.023
514
letter on ADA’s legislative and regulatory priorities. It also addresses reimbursement, science, and practice-related matters. Sign up by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Journal/Publications” link.
fessional. A secure, member-only site can be accessed that provides a wealth of information and programs in a location that guards your privacy.
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Journal of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Nutrition Care Manual (NCM): ADA’s Nutrition Care Manual (www. nutritioncaremanual.org) is the preeminent source of research-based nutrition information and clinical tools available to dietetics professionals and other health care professionals. In addition to diet and disease information (including patient education materials), the Nutrition Care Manual has a searchable database format to make information easy to find. Other time-saving features include a customizable formulary of nutritional solutions, calculators, disease-specific screening and assessment forms, and a section on cultural food practices. Members benefit from discounted prices on this indispensable tool. Dietetics Practice-Based Research Network: This network provides data collection and dissemination of results that address dietetic practice and create collaboration between researchers and dietetics practitioners to develop and test tools and to document the value of food and nutrition services. For more information go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on the “Research” link. Journal of the American Dietetic Association: ADA’s flagship publication gives a complete perspective on current dietetic research and issues. The Journal was restructured in January 2004 for easier reading, and the Web site (www.adajournal.org) provides 24hour research access and a searchable database of Journal articles back to 1993. On The Pulse: More governmentfocused than ADA’s Daily News, On The Pulse is a weekly e-mail news-
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CEO Digest: ADA’s chief executive officer, Ronald Moen, has developed this monthly electronic newsletter to keep members well informed about ADA news and Association activities. To subscribe, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Journal/Publications” and then select CEO Digest.
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Grassroots Times: This is a monthly electronic bulletin focusing on grassroots activities and techniques offering insights on the larger processes in which volunteers participate, and it also highlights opportunities and resources to be used in networking. To subscribe, e-mail [email protected].
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ADA Times: Every other month the ADA Times keeps you abreast of what’s going on inside the association. It also provides information essential to growing as a dietetics professional, including legal and financial insights, current nutrition news, and public policy issues.
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ADA Student Scoop: This online newsletter, exclusively for dietetics students, provides information on current trends and professional issues in nutrition. To view the newsletter, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Journal/Publications” and then select ADA Student Scoop.
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Knowledge Center: ADA understands that knowledge is power, which is why it created a dynamic resource center well suited to members’ needs. The Knowledge Center is a helping hand and a resource for quick food and nutrition reference assistance. Information is available via phone at 800/877-1600, ext 4853
© 2005 by the American Dietetic Association
FOR YOUR INFORMATION net in private and secure areas. Within each area participants are provided access to a suite of powerful tools that enable a group to effectively get organized, share knowledge, and communicate. New members, for example, receive an invitation to join the New Member COI.
or 4784, or e-mail at knowledge@ eatright.org. ●
Member Service Center: ADA offers hundreds of resources and the Member Service Center offers insight into all of the resources available. The staff can answer general member questions or direct them to qualified individuals who can. Contact the Member Service Center at 800/877-1600, ext 5000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED Networking is key to being a successful dietetics professional. ADA, like other professional associations, keeps the lines of communication open and facilitates peer-to-peer connection. ADA also keeps members abreast of job openings and resources for promoting services. ●
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Nationwide Nutrition Network: Well suited for members representing private practices, group practices, or their employers, the Nationwide Nutrition Network is an online referral service that connects members to potential clients such as consumers, businesses, and other colleagues. Members can list information about their practice and specialization. To obtain an enrollment form, go to www.eatright.org/ Member/Files/NNN_application.pdf. Affiliate (State) Dietetic Associations: Local affiliate associations provide education programs, networking opportunities, scholarship fundraising efforts, and other benefits. Joining state dietetic associations is automatic and part of ADA membership. Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs): These 29 professional interest groups allow members to network and learn with others who have interests in these specialty fields. DPGs include a vast array of specialties, from Food and Culinary Professionals to Weight Management to Women’s Health and Reproductive Nutrition, and more. Communities of Interest (COIs): ADA offers several interactive Webbased COIs that allow a group of people to communicate and exchange information over the Inter-
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ADACareerLink: This is ADA’s online job service (www.adacareer link.org). Members can post resumes, target searches by specialty and geographic location, respond directly to job listings, and receive e-mail alerts about new positions. For a fee, members can also recruit professionals.
conceptually and interpersonally, through a combination of information, skill development, and practice-based educational experiences. ●
ADA’s Book and Publication Catalog: Turn to this resource for the latest in peer-reviewed and practice-related professional materials as well as a vast array of client and consumer education publications. Receive member-preferred pricing on publications and other ADA products and services.
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Evidence Analysis Library: A synthesis of the best nutritional research including conclusion statements, evidence summaries, and analytic summaries of research articles across nutritionally-relevant disease states into an accessible, online, user-friendly library. ADA’s nationally-recognized evidence analysis process ensures that only the highest quality, most relevant research is included. Expert panels of practitioners and researchers identify critical clinical questions and highly-trained evidence analysts distill the technical information into readable summaries. Access this resource by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Research” link.
KEEPING YOU EDUCATED One of ADA’s key values is lifelong learning. In keeping with this value, ADA members can earn continuing professional education credit through conferences, workshops, Journal articles, and the online education center. ●
Journal articles: As of March 2005, the Journal is now offering free continuing professional education units to members. Earn up to 4 hours in each issue of the Journal.
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Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo: This is ADA’s annual meeting for members and other allied professionals. More than 100 continuing professional education programs are offered, along with peer networking opportunities, specialty group meetings, social events, and more.
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Center for Professional Development: In addition to many continuing education opportunities at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, the Center for Professional Development offers certificate training, conferences, workshops, meetings, lectures, live phone teleseminars and Webinars, Webcasts, CD-ROM and online courses, and audiotapes. Leadership Institute: ADA’s Leadership Institute is an integrated, intensive, multiformat certificate training program in the theory and practice of leadership in dietetics. The purpose of the program is to enhance the leadership competencies of ADA members both
KEEPING YOU PROTECTED Government policy and legislation has a profound effect on the dietetics field, particularly in recent years. ADA makes a special effort to keep an eye on law changes, client liability, and other legal issues so members can focus on serving their clients. It also provides opportunities for member voices to be heard on a national level. ●
Professional Liability Insurance: This package, administered by Marsh, a service of Seabury & Smith, is available for private practice or traditional employment. Lower professional liability rates are being rolled out in summer 2005. A supplemental media-related plan is also available for members who give interviews or public-speaking engagements.
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Policy Initiatives and Advocacy: ADA works within the government to assure that the best in-
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION terests of dietetics professionals are met. It also provides the annual Public Policy Workshop, a Washington, DC, event that shows members how they can get more involved in key legislative and regulatory issues. ●
Standards of Professional Practice: The Standards of Professional Practice refer to the performance of individual dietetics professionals regardless of the setting, project, case, or situation. They are defined statements of a dietetics professional’s responsibility for providing services in all areas of practice. They describe the minimum level of performance expected of dietetics professionals. To view the Standards of Professional Practice, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Policy Initiatives & Advocacy,” then select “Quality and Outcomes” and look under “Quality Management Resources.”
There are several other new advantages to being an ADA member. New members in their first 5 years are invited to attend a New Member Reception at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo and all members are invited to the forum, “New or Seasoned Professionals: Reach Your Potential through Involvement in ADA.” First-year active members receive the newsletter Behind the Scenes at the ADA, which is designed to better acquaint them with the benefits and services available to them. New members are also invited to join a New Member COI, another way to insure that new voices of the ADA community are heard. For a more extensive list of benefits, visit the member-only section of ADA’s Web site at www.eatright.org or call the Member Service Center at 800/877-1500, ext 5000.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
A Menagerie of Member Benefits
B
eing one of the approximately 65,000 members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has numerous benefits. Yet ADA members aren’t always aware of the full panoply of advantages offered them as part of their member dues. Below is a brief listing of some important resources of which ADA members may wish to avail themselves. Feel free to distribute this list to your fellow dietetics professionals.
●
KEEPING YOU INFORMED The dietetics profession is a dynamic profession, particularly in this time of fad diets, childhood obesity, biologically-engineered food, and foodborne illness. It is difficult to stay on top of the latest trends while simultaneously giving the best service to clients, patients, and organizations. ADA has found several ways to keep members abreast of the latest information. ●
●
Daily News: A key resource for keeping abreast of the top news stories concerning dietetics and the profession, ADA’s Daily News is delivered via e-mail every weekday morning and is a brief review of the nation’s leading food, nutrition, and health headlines. The e-mail format allows members to click on Web links to the actual articles and the handy newsletter can be saved for later review. Sign up by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Journal/Publications” link.
●
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www.eatright.org: ADA’s continually-updated Web site provides information, resources, and links that are essential for any dietetics proThis article was written by Damon Brown, a freelance writer in New Orleans, LA and Jason Switt, editor for the Journal in Chicago, IL. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2005.02.023
514
letter on ADA’s legislative and regulatory priorities. It also addresses reimbursement, science, and practice-related matters. Sign up by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Journal/Publications” link.
fessional. A secure, member-only site can be accessed that provides a wealth of information and programs in a location that guards your privacy.
●
Journal of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Nutrition Care Manual (NCM): ADA’s Nutrition Care Manual (www. nutritioncaremanual.org) is the preeminent source of research-based nutrition information and clinical tools available to dietetics professionals and other health care professionals. In addition to diet and disease information (including patient education materials), the Nutrition Care Manual has a searchable database format to make information easy to find. Other time-saving features include a customizable formulary of nutritional solutions, calculators, disease-specific screening and assessment forms, and a section on cultural food practices. Members benefit from discounted prices on this indispensable tool. Dietetics Practice-Based Research Network: This network provides data collection and dissemination of results that address dietetic practice and create collaboration between researchers and dietetics practitioners to develop and test tools and to document the value of food and nutrition services. For more information go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on the “Research” link. Journal of the American Dietetic Association: ADA’s flagship publication gives a complete perspective on current dietetic research and issues. The Journal was restructured in January 2004 for easier reading, and the Web site (www.adajournal.org) provides 24hour research access and a searchable database of Journal articles back to 1993. On The Pulse: More governmentfocused than ADA’s Daily News, On The Pulse is a weekly e-mail news-
●
CEO Digest: ADA’s chief executive officer, Ronald Moen, has developed this monthly electronic newsletter to keep members well informed about ADA news and Association activities. To subscribe, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Journal/Publications” and then select CEO Digest.
●
Grassroots Times: This is a monthly electronic bulletin focusing on grassroots activities and techniques offering insights on the larger processes in which volunteers participate, and it also highlights opportunities and resources to be used in networking. To subscribe, e-mail [email protected].
●
ADA Times: Every other month the ADA Times keeps you abreast of what’s going on inside the association. It also provides information essential to growing as a dietetics professional, including legal and financial insights, current nutrition news, and public policy issues.
●
ADA Student Scoop: This online newsletter, exclusively for dietetics students, provides information on current trends and professional issues in nutrition. To view the newsletter, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Journal/Publications” and then select ADA Student Scoop.
●
Knowledge Center: ADA understands that knowledge is power, which is why it created a dynamic resource center well suited to members’ needs. The Knowledge Center is a helping hand and a resource for quick food and nutrition reference assistance. Information is available via phone at 800/877-1600, ext 4853
© 2005 by the American Dietetic Association
FOR YOUR INFORMATION net in private and secure areas. Within each area participants are provided access to a suite of powerful tools that enable a group to effectively get organized, share knowledge, and communicate. New members, for example, receive an invitation to join the New Member COI.
or 4784, or e-mail at knowledge@ eatright.org. ●
Member Service Center: ADA offers hundreds of resources and the Member Service Center offers insight into all of the resources available. The staff can answer general member questions or direct them to qualified individuals who can. Contact the Member Service Center at 800/877-1600, ext 5000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Standard Time.
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED Networking is key to being a successful dietetics professional. ADA, like other professional associations, keeps the lines of communication open and facilitates peer-to-peer connection. ADA also keeps members abreast of job openings and resources for promoting services. ●
●
●
●
Nationwide Nutrition Network: Well suited for members representing private practices, group practices, or their employers, the Nationwide Nutrition Network is an online referral service that connects members to potential clients such as consumers, businesses, and other colleagues. Members can list information about their practice and specialization. To obtain an enrollment form, go to www.eatright.org/ Member/Files/NNN_application.pdf. Affiliate (State) Dietetic Associations: Local affiliate associations provide education programs, networking opportunities, scholarship fundraising efforts, and other benefits. Joining state dietetic associations is automatic and part of ADA membership. Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs): These 29 professional interest groups allow members to network and learn with others who have interests in these specialty fields. DPGs include a vast array of specialties, from Food and Culinary Professionals to Weight Management to Women’s Health and Reproductive Nutrition, and more. Communities of Interest (COIs): ADA offers several interactive Webbased COIs that allow a group of people to communicate and exchange information over the Inter-
●
ADACareerLink: This is ADA’s online job service (www.adacareer link.org). Members can post resumes, target searches by specialty and geographic location, respond directly to job listings, and receive e-mail alerts about new positions. For a fee, members can also recruit professionals.
conceptually and interpersonally, through a combination of information, skill development, and practice-based educational experiences. ●
ADA’s Book and Publication Catalog: Turn to this resource for the latest in peer-reviewed and practice-related professional materials as well as a vast array of client and consumer education publications. Receive member-preferred pricing on publications and other ADA products and services.
●
Evidence Analysis Library: A synthesis of the best nutritional research including conclusion statements, evidence summaries, and analytic summaries of research articles across nutritionally-relevant disease states into an accessible, online, user-friendly library. ADA’s nationally-recognized evidence analysis process ensures that only the highest quality, most relevant research is included. Expert panels of practitioners and researchers identify critical clinical questions and highly-trained evidence analysts distill the technical information into readable summaries. Access this resource by going to ADA’s member-only Web site and clicking on the “Research” link.
KEEPING YOU EDUCATED One of ADA’s key values is lifelong learning. In keeping with this value, ADA members can earn continuing professional education credit through conferences, workshops, Journal articles, and the online education center. ●
Journal articles: As of March 2005, the Journal is now offering free continuing professional education units to members. Earn up to 4 hours in each issue of the Journal.
●
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo: This is ADA’s annual meeting for members and other allied professionals. More than 100 continuing professional education programs are offered, along with peer networking opportunities, specialty group meetings, social events, and more.
●
●
Center for Professional Development: In addition to many continuing education opportunities at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo, the Center for Professional Development offers certificate training, conferences, workshops, meetings, lectures, live phone teleseminars and Webinars, Webcasts, CD-ROM and online courses, and audiotapes. Leadership Institute: ADA’s Leadership Institute is an integrated, intensive, multiformat certificate training program in the theory and practice of leadership in dietetics. The purpose of the program is to enhance the leadership competencies of ADA members both
KEEPING YOU PROTECTED Government policy and legislation has a profound effect on the dietetics field, particularly in recent years. ADA makes a special effort to keep an eye on law changes, client liability, and other legal issues so members can focus on serving their clients. It also provides opportunities for member voices to be heard on a national level. ●
Professional Liability Insurance: This package, administered by Marsh, a service of Seabury & Smith, is available for private practice or traditional employment. Lower professional liability rates are being rolled out in summer 2005. A supplemental media-related plan is also available for members who give interviews or public-speaking engagements.
●
Policy Initiatives and Advocacy: ADA works within the government to assure that the best in-
April 2005 ● Journal of the AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
515
FOR YOUR INFORMATION terests of dietetics professionals are met. It also provides the annual Public Policy Workshop, a Washington, DC, event that shows members how they can get more involved in key legislative and regulatory issues. ●
Standards of Professional Practice: The Standards of Professional Practice refer to the performance of individual dietetics professionals regardless of the setting, project, case, or situation. They are defined statements of a dietetics professional’s responsibility for providing services in all areas of practice. They describe the minimum level of performance expected of dietetics professionals. To view the Standards of Professional Practice, go to ADA’s member-only Web site and click on “Policy Initiatives & Advocacy,” then select “Quality and Outcomes” and look under “Quality Management Resources.”
There are several other new advantages to being an ADA member. New members in their first 5 years are invited to attend a New Member Reception at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo and all members are invited to the forum, “New or Seasoned Professionals: Reach Your Potential through Involvement in ADA.” First-year active members receive the newsletter Behind the Scenes at the ADA, which is designed to better acquaint them with the benefits and services available to them. New members are also invited to join a New Member COI, another way to insure that new voices of the ADA community are heard. For a more extensive list of benefits, visit the member-only section of ADA’s Web site at www.eatright.org or call the Member Service Center at 800/877-1500, ext 5000.
SPECIAL BACK ISSUE OFFER! ® Anesthesia
Dermatolog ® y
Pediatrics ®
® Surgery
For a limited time, all Advances published in 2000, 2001, and 2002 are on sale for $35, including shipping. In most cases that’s a savings of over 50%!
To take advantage of this special offer: Browse our online catalog at www.elsevierhealth.com
Select any single issue before 2003 Select region Click on “Add to Cart”
This offer is good only while supplies last, so don’t delay! ORDER TODAY! For more information, call toll-free
1-800-654-2452 (Outside USA: 1-407-345-4000)
© 2005 Elsevier
516
April 2005 Volume 105 Number 4