07/2014

California State University Long Beach

Individualized Supervised-Practice Pathway (ISPP)

Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach CA 90840

Policies and Procedures

Student Handbook

2014-2015

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Program Contacts

Emily J. Haynes, MS, RDISPP (Pathway 1) Program DirectorCollege of Health and Human ServicesDept. of Family & Consumer Sciences, CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0501562-985-7494 emily.haynes@csulb.edu

Long Wang, PhD, MD, RDNDoctoral ISPP (Pathway 2) Program CoordinatorCollege of Health and Human ServicesDept. of Family & Consumer Science, CSULB1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0501562-985-7492 long.wang@csulb.edu

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Description of ISPP Pathway......................................4ISPP Pathway concentration..................................................................5Mission ..................................................................................................5Goals and Outcome measures of the ISPP.............................................6Accreditation Status...............................................................................7Admission and Continuation..................................................................7CSULB ISPP Application timeline............................................................8Curriculum and GLADIC schedule..........................................................9Rotation Sites.........................................................................................9-10Estimated Program Costs.......................................................................10-11Insurance (personal & Liability).............................................................11Financial Aid...........................................................................................11Program Policies and Procedures..........................................................12-14Program Development and Evaluation..................................................13-15Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics........................................15Library....................................................................................................16Professional Dress Code.........................................................................16Attendance Policy..................................................................................17Non-discriminatory Policy......................................................................17Educational Purpose of Supervised Practice..........................................18Drug Testing and Criminal Background Checks......................................18Assessment of Prior Learning and Credit towards ISPP ........................18Grievance Procedure.............................................................................20ISPP Faculty Responsibilities..................................................................20Technology.............................................................................................20Formal Assessment of Student Learning................................................20-21

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The Program The California State University Long Beach ISPP (Individualized Supervised-Practice Pathway) within the Didactic Program serves the purpose of providing supervised practice experience needed to prepare graduates to be eligible to write and pass the national Registration Examination for Dietitians.

The ISPP at California State University, Long Beach provides interns with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of food and nutritional science and to acquire competencies needed to practice dietetics in a variety of settings. Graduates of the ISPP Pathway at CSULB are expected to be able to function as entry level practitioners in clinical, food service, and community dietetic roles. Each is expected to operate independently with high levels of professionalism and bother personal and professional Integrity.

The ISPP at California State University, Long Beach is accredited under the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) of the Nutrition and Dietetics program in The Department Family and Consumer Sciences. The ISPP Program is administered by the College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) as a program to obtain the Verification Statement (VS) for ISPP, which only accepts qualified DPD graduates who were not matched to a DI program and holds VS from a DPD (Pathway 1, P1), or those applicants who have earned doctoral degrees and met other criteria as set by the program (Doctoral ISPP, Pathway 2, P2). Up to Twenty-five interns will be accepted each year; up to 12 are designated for the Doctoral ISPP (P2). In case of fewer than expected doctoral applicants, the unfilled spots can be given to highly qualified applicants for P1.

Pathway 1 of this ISPP Program requires interns to complete a week of orientation in August each year. Pathway 2 of this ISPP Program requires interns to complete an orientation via telecommunication. All interns are required to complete a minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised practice at various settings including but not limited to hospitals, foodservice, long-term care, public health and wellness facilities across the USA. Interns are required to complete all the program rotations and pass an exit exam before a Verification Statement for ISPP can be issued.

CSULB ISPP program is available to graduates who:o Pathway 1: Meet DPD Verification Requirements and applied to Dietetic Internship

(DI) via DICAS who were not matched on two occasions. This can be two separate application cycles or two rounds of one application cycle; proof must be provided.

o Pathway 2. Possess a qualifying doctoral degree and have met/will meet other requirements as established by the Doctoral ISSP Faculty.

P1 Interns must complete the program within 12-month period for full-time interns (August –July of each year) and 24 months for those in part-time option. In special circumstances, ISPP requirements can be extended for one extra semester at the discretion of the program director. All full-time interns must complete the program within 18 months and part-time interns within 36 months or no more than 150% of the normal completion period.

P2 is highly individualized per participant based on prior learning experience. P2 interns are expected to complete the program within 12 months. P2 interns who do not complete the program within 150% of the normal completion period (up to 18 months) are subject to additional enrollment fee.

P1: Previously unmatched students are eligible to submit to the CSULB ISPP Pathway 1 from April 15-May 15, 2014. Applications will be reviewed and chosen interns will be notified by June 1. CSULB ISPP Pathway 1 begins August 4, 2014.

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P2: Applications from doctoral applicants are accepted all year round. Orientation and enrollment will be on a rolling basis as space permits. Applicants will be notified as soon as decisions on their applications have been made.

ISPP Pathway ConcentrationThe ISPP at California State University, Long Beach offers a Clinical Concentration with ample experience from in and outpatient care, medical nutrition counseling, and long term or rehabilitation care. We see the imminent need to treat and improve the chronic conditions which plague this nation’s population. This professional practice experience is designed to guide student in making the transition from the undergraduate dietetic curriculum into working as an entry-level professional in dietetics or expanding expertise of doctorally prepared professionals to the field of dietetics. We emphasize to our students that being flexible, motivated, proactive, taking initiative, ingenuity, adaptive problem solving and teamwork are essential for success in this dynamic field. Our program makes use of technology, allowing both interns and their preceptor’s access to a variety of online resources, web-based projects, and allows for remote submission of experience write-ups. This Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) concentration will provide interns with additional experience in their specialty before entering their professions. The MNT sites can be a long-term care, an inpatient or outpatient setting, which could also be the site of a community rotation.

Program Mission The ISPP at California State University, Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered program which provides quality education and experiences to graduates, who can think critically, communicate effectively, embrace diversity, and demonstrate knowledge and practical skills to become competent and productive entry-level Registered Dietitians.

We fully embrace the CSU mission to prepare the future workforce, create innovative products, services, and research. This program is unique as it was the nation’s first ISPP to provide the alternative but equal experience to our students. Pathway 2 is the first ISPP program in the nation affiliated to a university that only accepts doctoral applicants. CSULB envisions changing lives by expanding educational opportunities, championing creativity, and preparing leaders for a changing world, and the ISPP has fully embraced their core values:

Educational opportunity Excellence Diversity Integrity Service

The College of Health and Human Services is committed to the university’s mission and vision and captures that wholly by their mission statement to ‘connect, discover, educate.’ Corresponding to the university and college mission and vision, the Family and Consumer Sciences Department mission is to prepare leaders for the family and consumer sciences professions. The ISPP graduates will be held to the same high standard of any other family and consumer sciences graduate, meeting the 6 outcomes previously mentioned. In addition, the ISPP meets the mission and values of the College of Continuing and Professional education, providing for professional development through an avenue that fits the diverse lifestyle of our participants.

The Mission of California State University, Long Beach is

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California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world. http://www.csulb.edu/about/

The Mission of College of Health and Human Services is“CHHS will be nationally and internationally recognized as an innovator and leader in community connections, the discovery of knowledge, and educating diverse students in the health and human services professions.

Our national and international reputation will attract and retain a richly diverse, high-quality faculty whose students-centered teaching, research, and collaborations in the campus and global communities will be well recognized and rewarded. This sense of academic community will nurture and support faculty of distinction throughout their careers.

CHHS will reshape its academic programs to reflect societal needs with resources developed in collaborations with our community partners to enhance quality. These expanding resources will provide a new building which includes state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, clinical and faculty office space and equipment to serve the students, faculty and community of the CHHS, allowing CHHS to become a leader in providing professional doctoral degrees in specific disciplines.

The CHHS alumni network will be stronger than ever. Alumni will express feeling transformed by their experiences in CSULB and commit themselves to ensuring the same level of excellence for future students. The alumni network will be substantially involved in the College by contracting and recruiting other alums and by building a community of organizations and individuals committed to the long term financial stability of the college.” http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/about/MissionVisionStatement.htm

The Mission of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is “prepare leaders for the family and consumer sciences professions.” http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/fcs/

The Mission of College of Continuing and Professional Education is “As leaders in international and continuing education, we help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential.” http://www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ContinuingEd/about.aspx?pID=3

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Program Goals and Outcome MeasuresISPP Goal #1:Prepare interns to become competent entry-level dietitians.

Over a five year period: 1) At least 80% will successfully pass the RD examination on the first try. 2) At least 80% of interns graduate from CSULB ISPP within 18 months or no more than

150% of the normal curriculum.3) At least 80% of interns who pass the registration examination obtain job placement in

the dietetics field within one year.4) At least 80% of the graduates confirm adequate training for their career in dietetics.5) At least 80% of the employers confirm that CSULB ISPP graduates have adequate

foundation skills to perform well in the field of dietetics.

ISPP Goal #2: Provide culturally sensitive entry-level dietitians.

1) At least 80% of interns score “3” (average performance) or better on the preceptor evaluation of competency to work with clients of various ethnic/cultural backgrounds.

2) At least 80% of the employers of ISPP Program graduates confirm that they are competent to work with clients of various ethnic/cultural backgrounds.

3) At least 80% of the program graduates confirm that they feel competent to work with clients of various ethnic/cultural backgrounds.

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Accreditation Status

Application

Eligible Applicants Past DPD graduates within the past 5 years, with work experience in nutrition and a

verification statement who were not matched to an internship. Recent DPD graduates with a verification statement who were not matched to an internship. Doctoral degree holders without a Verification Statement who meet guidelines set by the

ISPP P2 coordinator. Priority will be given to CSULB graduates.

Admission/Application RequirementsAll interns must meet the following core requirements before they will be formally admitted into the program:

Pathway 1 Pathway 2Relevant work experience √Proof of DICAS non-match* √Bachelor GPA ≥2.8 on 4.0 scale √DPD GPA ≥ 3.2 √DPD Verification Statement within 5 years √Doctoral Degree √Official Prior Learning Assessment for coordinator √

* Students who are matched but turn down a DI program are not eligible.

ApplicationMail or email all application materials to:

Pathway 1: Emily J. Haynes, MS, RDISPP (Pathway 1) Program DirectorCollege of Health and Human ServicesDept. of Family & Consumer Sciences California State University, Long Beach1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0501562-985-7494 emily.haynes@csulb.edu

Pathway 2: Long Wang, PhD, MD, RDNDoctoral ISPP (Pathway 2) Program CoordinatorCollege of Health and Human ServicesDept. of Family & Consumer Science, CSULBCalifornia State University, Long Beach1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840-0501562-985-7492 long.wang@csulb.edu

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The CSULB ISPP Pathway within the Didactic Program in Dietetics is approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 899-0040, ext. 5400. http://www.eatright.org/ACEND.

Application Packet includes:

Pathway 1 Pathway 2Cover Letter* √ √Official Transcript* √ √Current Resume/CV √ √Verification Statement √Proof of DICAS non-match √Three Letters of Recommendation* √ √Application Fee Payable to CCPE for $100 √ √Professional Portfolio* √Portfolio Assessment Fee payable to CCPE for $400

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*details for these documents below

*Cover Letter/Personal StatementAddress the following in 1000 words or fewer:

Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession? Discuss experiences that have helped you prepare for your career. What are your short and long term goals? What do you believe you will contribute to the CSULB ISPP? What other information do you find important for the selection decision?

P1: *Official transcript showing BS/DPD; special students must provide transcripts from both DPD school and school granting Bachelor Degree*Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Emily Haynes via email or mail.

One letter must be from the DPD director (not CSULB) or MNT instructor and one from a supervisor for paid or volunteer nutrition experience. The third is your choice.

P2: *Official transcripts showing doctoral degree and all relevant courses. Transcripts issued by universities/colleges in foreign countries need to be evaluated by a qualified agency in the United States. *Professional portfolio should include but is not limited to records of publications, abstracts, presentations, award certificates, and media interviews.*Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Long Wang via email or mail.

Timeline: P1: Students not matched in the April D & D Digital match (1st or 2nd round) or not matched

twice within the past 5 years are eligible to submit to the CSULB ISPP Pathway 1 from April 15-May 15.

P2: Applications from doctoral applicants are accepted all year round. Orientation and enrollment will be on a rolling basis as space permits. Applicants will be notified as soon as decisions on their applications have been made.

Late or missing components may jeopardize your application from being considered

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Curriculum CSULB ISPP Pathways are approved for 25 students annually. Twelve spots are prioritized for

doctoral applicants (Pathway 2) and 13 for Pathway 1 participants. If there are not 12 candidates for Pathway 2, additional qualified students may be admitted into Pathway 1 up to a total of 25 participants and only if adequate preceptor sites are available.

The ISPP Pathway 1 begins with a four day orientation program the first week in August. The Orientation is held in the CCPE offices in Long Beach, California. All students who are accepted into P1 ISPP are required to attend orientation program. The purpose is to guide students through the transition from student to pre-professional, set guidelines and expectations, and prepare students for the workload carried.

In addition to supervised practice, P1 participants will attend weekly Classes through the Greater Los Angeles Dietetic Internship Consortium (GLADIC). These are held each Monday of the academic year from September through May, breaking for summer and winter. ISPP participants are responsible for presentations and discussions assigned during GLADIC meetings. Various faculty and practitioners will serve as guest speakers on current topics relevant to the practice of nutrition and dietetics.

o Distance learners will receive all available written materials for each GLADIC meeting and are required to review and write a synopsis each week. This summary must be at least one-half page in length for each topic and include an additional reflection, one-half page in length, covering the importance and application of that days’ planned learning.

As students are able to organize their own sites and timelines, it is essential that each understands how to navigate from easier to more challenging topics within the planned experience. Students must use time management skills and plan accordingly to meet rotation objectives. By the end of each rotation, students are expected to function with minimal guidance by the preceptor. The curriculum is designed to provide flexibility to account for varying types of experiences within a designated facility. GLADIC schedule can be found in Appendix

Summaries, time cards, written assignments, and projects will be turned-in electronically in Word or PDF format using the CSULB online learning platform, Beach Board. Projects which are not transferable to electronic media and written evaluations are turned-in, in person, to the Director or Coordinator.

Rotation ScheduleThe following are general rotation lengths and are subject to change as per any prior learning experience found to be adequate in reducing supervised practice hours. P1 students are expected to be at rotation sites Tuesday through Friday during the academic year, while attending Monday GLADIC meetings. Holiday and weekend hours, as well as non-GLADIC Mondays can also be scheduled at the discretion of the participant and preceptor.

Orientation – 32 hoursMedical Nutrition Therapy 1 – 160 hoursMedical Nutrition Therapy 2 – 320 hoursInstitutional Food Service – 240 hoursPatient Food Service – 120 hoursClinical Concentration – 120 hoursOutpatient – 40 hoursChild Nutrition Education – 40 hours

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Community Nutrition – 160 hours

All rotations and assignments must be completed to a satisfactory level for Verification Statement will be issued certifying completion of the ISPP.

Intern Chosen Rotation Sites

Minimum requirements of the preceptors include: Preceptor must be a registered dietitian or other qualified professional with appropriate

credential and experience. (see ISPP director or Intern packet for details) Preceptor must be able to document appropriate continuing education for the previous two

years. Preceptor must have adequate time to provide required supervision of the intern. Primary preceptor must be employed full-time wherever she/he is employed. Definitions:

A “primary preceptor” is that individual who will keep a file of the interns, who will affirm the hours of practice the intern completes, and who will maintain appropriate contact with the Program Coordinator and the intern.

Minimum requirements of the sponsoring facilities include: The facility must be accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) or the State. Any facility at which the intern would complete 40 hours or more of practice experience must

have a preceptor available on staff. Any facility at which the intern would complete more than one week must have a signed

Affiliation Agreement. Any facility, at which the intern would complete more than one week rotation, must have

sufficient educational resources to support an intern’s educational needs such as computer or available space for interns to work on their assignments.

If one facility is unable to provide all the required CSULB rotations/experiences, then the intern needs an alternate facility to provide the experiences required by the Commission on Dietetic Accreditation Educational Competencies. Sample Affiliation Agreement can be found in Appendix

Choosing sponsored facilities: Intern and Program Coordinator can work together to obtain approval for the intern’s chosen

sites after admission to CSULB ISPP Program. Interns need to take responsibility in designing their own rotations scheduling with the approval

of the prospective facilities.

ESTIMATED EXPENSESApplication Fee $100Portfolio Assessment Fee (Pathway 2 only) $400Tuition: Resident/Non-Resident $10,000/$20,000Additional fee for bank insufficient fund VariesBooks/supplies $50-$250Housing Varies per student discretionTransportation (reliable and insurance required) VariesHealth Insurance (required) VariesProfessional Liability $35Phone calls varies

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Transportation/mileage variesInternet services variesExam fee for registration $200Registration for AND $50Local district membership (ODDA/LAD/IDDA) $15-$30Registration for professional meeting $10-$200Health screen/titers Reimbursed by CCPE $45Live Scan Reimbursed by CCPE $95

Insurance RequirementsLiability

All interns are responsible for obtaining professional liability insurance. Proof will be required prior to the beginning of the practice rotations. All interns are required to have personal health and vehicle insurance and provide documentation to the Director prior to beginning supervised practice rotations.

Liability insurance provides protection to intern’s from any injury they may cause or are alleged to have caused to others. ISPP Pathway interns participating in community or hospital work experiences are required to purchase at least $1,000,000 worth of liability insurance or certify that they are covered by the liability insurance policy of the cooperating agency or firm. Marsh Affinity Group Services provide $1,000,000 or $3,000,000 worth of liability insurance for an annual fee of about $30. The Department has no relationship with this firm. http://www.proliability.com/professional-liability- insurance/students

Liability for Safety in Travel to or from Assigned AreasInterns will be required to provide their own transportation to all practice facilities and the University. All interns are responsible for their own automobile insurance. Proof will be required prior to beginning the supervised practice rotations.

Injury or illness while in a faculty for Supervised PracticeInterns who are injured or become ill during supervised practice experience will be sent to the Emergency Room or private physician as appropriate. Interns are responsible for financial/medical insurance to cover such emergencies and follow up care as needed.

Personal HealthPer the Affordable Care Act everyone who qualifies as an ISPP intern also qualifies to have

affordable healthcare provided by an employer or to be purchased from the exchange programs. As this is a law effective at the time of the cohort initiation, all participants must provide evidence of health insurance coverage.

Financial Aid Information Interns may apply for private loans for the certificate program. Private grants or scholarship, as well as low interest loans, may be available from corporations, community, civic groups, religious or professional organizations, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the California Dietetic Association. These organizations set their own deadline for application so please go to their websites to obtain information and application. Scholarship eligibility criteria for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are usually published in the September issue of AND Journal. You will need to apply for the AND scholarship by Feb 15 of each year. Go to Foundation of the Academy at eatright.org for information.

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Policies and Procedures Clinical Nutrition RotationThe following information on the curriculum objectives will provide guidance as to the expectations and types of experiences to be obtained in order to meet the competencies set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.Objectives and Activities

Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.o Familiarize yourself with the roles, responsibilities, and interrelationships of the

clinical nutrition manager/chief clinical dietitian, staff dietitian, dietetic technician or assistant, speech/language pathologist, social worker, pharmacist, nurse, and physician.

o Participate in interdisciplinary rounds Perform the Nutrition Care Process for individuals, groups and populations of differing ages

and health status, in a variety of settings. This should include infants, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly, low-income populations and diverse populations. Students should become familiar with medical nutrition therapy for the following conditions/disease states: weight management/obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, renal disease, HIV/AIDS, CVA/stroke, enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.

Assess patients’ nutrition statuso Identify nutrition diagnoseso Develop and deliver nutrition interventions, including nutrition counseling and

educationo Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventionso Document in the medical record following the facility’s protocolo Develop 1 general nutrition care plan and 1 enteral/parenteral nutrition care plan

Evaluate 2 disease states in depth and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

o Develop 2 clinical case studies. Review emerging research on medical nutrition therapy and analyze its use in the clinical setting.

o Present 1 clinical case study to RDs at the facility and to fellow students. Participate in quality assurance/performance improvement activities at the facility.

o Develop a performance improvement project Assume responsibilities of a staff dietitian.

o Upon preceptor approval, assume coverage for a particular unit or cover patients designated by your preceptor.

Evaluation Strategies Weekly Learning Log Presentation of Clinical Case Evaluation of projects by ISPP faculty Formative evaluations by preceptor(s) Midpoint and final performance evaluation

Foodservice Management Rotation Establish collaborative relationships with students and external stakeholders.

o Observe, interview, and/or shadow the foodservice director, assistant foodservice director, supervisor, and foodservice workers

Coordinate procurement, production, distribution and service of goods and services.

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o Participate in purchasing, inventory, forecasting, production and distribution of meals

Demonstrate and promote responsible use of resources including employees, money, time, water, energy, food and disposable goods.

o Compete sustainability projecto Complete cost effectiveness or business plan assignmento Review employee scheduling processo Discuss appropriate interview questions and review position descriptions and

organizational charto Develop plan for conflict resolution

Prepare and analyze quality, financial and productivity datao Review budget process, use production sheets and forecasting records

Perform management functions related to safety, security and sanitationo Review sanitation standardso Develop HACCP flowcharto Conduct time-temperature studyo Develop and deliver in-service education program

Develop and evaluate recipes and menus for acceptability and affordability that accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of various populations.

o Analyze one weeks’ menuso Modify one recipe to increase customer acceptability/nutritional value.

Conduct customer service quality management activitieso Conduct customer satisfaction survey

Assume responsibilities of supervisor, if applicable

Evaluation Strategies Weekly Learning Log Evaluation of projects by ISPP faculty Formative evaluations by preceptor(s) Final performance evaluation

Community Nutrition Rotation Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

o Interview selected individuals within the agency/facility. Examples include nutritionists, supervisors, health educators, etc.

o Review the policy and procedure manual for the facility.o Review federal rules and regulations governing this agency/facility, if applicable.

Obtain and analyze financial data to assess budget controls and maximize fiscal outcomeso Review the budget process with your preceptor or other appropriate individual in the

facility Use effective education and counseling skills to facilitate behavior change

o Under supervision of preceptor, begin counseling clientso Develop nutrition education program, including lesson plans, marketing/advertising

strategies, educational tool, and evaluation tool Participate in community-based research, nutrition surveillance and monitoring of

communities.o Develop a community needs assessment for a target population

Develop a health promotion/disease prevention intervention project.

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o Write a grant to assess the need for a community education program based on the needs assessment. Include budget, staffing needs, facility requirements, equipment and supplies which would be needed to implement the project.

Utilize the Nutrition Care Process for clients in the community setting.o Assess clients’ nutrition statuso Identify nutrition diagnoseso Develop and deliver nutrition interventions, including nutrition counseling and

educationo Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventionso Develop 1 nutrition care plan for a client in the community

Develop and evaluate menus for acceptability and affordability that accommodate the cultural diversity and health needs of various populations, groups and individuals.

o Develop a low-cost 5-day food plan for a client in the community, including cost analysis and shopping list

Evaluation Strategies Weekly Learning Log Evaluation of projects by ISPP faculty Formative evaluations by preceptor(s) Final performance evaluation

Code of Ethics for the Profession of DieteticsFundamental PrinciplesThe dietetics practitioner:

1. Conducts herself/himself with honesty, integrity and fairness.2. Supports and promotes high standards of professional practice and accepts the obligation to

protect clients, the public and the profession by upholding the Code of Ethics and reporting perceived violations of the Code.

Responsibilities to the public3. Consider the health, safety and welfare of the public at all times.4. Complies with all laws and regulations applicable or related to the profession or to the

practitioner’s ethical obligations as described in the Code.5. Provides professional services with objectivity and with respect for the unique needs and

values of individuals.6. Does not engage in false or misleading practices or communications.7. Withdraws from professional practice when unable to fulfill his/her professional duties and

responsibilities to clients and others.

Responsibilities to clients8. Recognizes and exercises professional judgment within the limits of his/her qualifications and

collaborates with others, seeks counsel, or makes referrals as appropriate.9. Treats clients and patients with respect and consideration.10. Protects confidential information and makes full disclosure about any limitations on his/her

ability to guarantee full confidentiality.11. In dealing with and providing services to clients and others, complies with the same

principles set forth above in principles 3-7.

Responsibilities to the profession

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12. Practices dietetics based on evidence-based principles and current information.13. Presents reliable and substantiated information and interprets controversial information

without personal bias, recognizing that legitimate differences of opinion exist.14. Assumes a life-long responsibility and accountability for personal competence in practice,

consistent with accepted professional standards, continually striving to increase professional knowledge and skills and to apply them in practice.

15. Is alert to the occurrence of a real or potential conflict of interest and takes appropriate action whenever a conflict arises.

16. Permits the use of his/her name for the purpose of certifying the dietetics services have been rendered only if he/she has provided or supervised the provision of those services.

17. Accurately presents professional qualifications and credentials.18. Does not invite, accept or offer gifts, monetary incentives or other considerations that affect

or reasonably give an appearance of affecting his/her professional judgment.

Responsibilities to colleagues and other professionals19. Demonstrates respect for the values, rights, knowledge and skills of colleagues and other

professionals. Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics. J Am Dietetic Association 2009; 109:1461-1467.

Access to student support services

Library: The Library at California State University, Long Beach and all of its services are available for use by the students.Facility libraries are also available for student's use during working hours if permitted by the affiliated facility. Note: Any journals, books, etc. borrowed from a facility is the responsibility of the student to return on time or replace with the current cash value if lost. OR DO WE ONLY HAVE COAST?

Professional OrganizationsAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org This site is the home site for 70,000 nutrition professionals, mostly Registered Dietitians. It provides information about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, its journal, dietetic registration process, dietetics education, member benefits and professional resources such as the evidence- based library.

California Dietetic Association http://www.dietitan.org/ This site is represents California’s largest organization for nutrition professionals. Current happenings and job opportunities are listed.

Professional Dress Code for ISPP Students

The dress code has been established so that students will conform to the sanitary requirements of foodservice and health care and will always present a positive image to those in affiliated institutions. A "dress code" always includes unwritten rules of cleanliness, good grooming, good taste and appropriateness. Students should adhere to the dress code of the facility to which they are assigned. All uniforms/ Lab Coats are to be provided and maintained by the student. Some general guidelines include:

Jewelry: rings limited to wedding rings/bands one ring per hand; watch; plain, post-type (no dangling) earrings

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Hair: combed daily and arranged neatly; hair must be completely covered by a hair net or surgical cap when in food production areas; non-porous plastic or metal hair ornaments are permissible.

Miscellaneous: Gum chewing is not allowed, excessive make up and perfume should not be used, nail polish is not allowed, name tag must be worn at all times.

Clothing- clean and pressed, white lab coat over professional dress, blouse, skirt or slacks.Jeans (denim or corduroy), shorts, and t-shirts are not acceptable.

Blouse/dress must have sleeves and no low cut of see through tops are allowed. Dress and skirt length should be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

Shoes: comfortable shoes in good condition that provide support and protection. Shoes are to be low heeled and closed toes, clean and polished. Tennis or sport shoes are not acceptable.

Attendance PolicyAbsences from the facilities due to illness must be reported to the Director and the

Preceptor. The facility should be notified before the time the student is expected to be on duty. Special requests, absences for personal reasons, etc. must be approved in advance by both the Director and Preceptor. The time missed must be made up at a time convenient to the Preceptor. Make any special requests in writing to the director as much in advance as possible. These must be kept at a minimum!!

Students are given leave of absence to attend funerals for members of their immediate families (parents, grandparents, husband, wife, children, brothers, sisters). The student should notify the ISPP Pathway Director immediately.Emergency absences related to serious illness or injury to a member of the student's immediate family will be restricted to a maximum of three days. The same definitions of immediate family outlined as above apply to emergency absences. All time missed must be made up at a time agreed upon by you and the Preceptor you are working with. If possible the time must be made up during the rotation in which it occurs. All time must be made up before the end of the rotation. Personal days are limited and must be approved by the Preceptor. The day must be made up before the end of the rotation at a time agreed to by the Preceptor.

Policy for Issuing Supervised-Practice Verification Statement Satisfactorily complete 1200 rotation hours (see Suggested Rotation Schedule) Meet performance standards and receive passing grades from all preceptors and on all module

exams. Maintain professional and ethical standards as outlined in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Code of Ethics. Pass the Exit Examination. Interns will be provided with a signed verification statement after completion of all program

requirements

Non-Discriminatory Policy StatementCSULB is an Equal Opportunity institution, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, marital status, or disabilities as consistent with section 702 of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Right Act. Acceptance of the interns is without prejudice or preference. Discrimination is not allowed in the school’s scholarship and loan programs, education process/policies, and administered programs.

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Interns may receive credit for previous experience by ISPP Program Coordinator. Credit hours will be awarded based on job descriptions, length of experience, and a letter of recommendation by the immediate supervisor. The number of credit hours granted is based on the hours listed in the Suggested Rotation Schedule in the Number of Practicum Hours.

Drug Testing and Criminal Background ChecksStudents are required to undergo a drug test and criminal background check before beginning the ISPP rotations.

Educational Purpose of Supervised Practice Prevent use of Students to Replace EmployeesStudents do not replace staff to fulfill any staff work responsibilities, unless related to activities to meet ISPP Pathway responsibilities. All Preceptors are to adhere to the rotation schedules and learning activities as provided by the Director.

Assessment of Prior Learning (work in progress)…The program has established specific guidelines for interns regarding credit for prior learning, including program specific limitations and documentation needed.

Assigning credit for prior learning: When the requirements listed in the table are met, the intern will be granted credit equivalent to the number of hours required for that rotation as stated in the “Suggested Rotation Schedule.” The required documentation must be provided along with application to the program. Credit will be assigned during the admissions process.

Area of Assessment Requirement (Program Specific Limitations)

Required Documentation

Job Experience Training/job experience must have been received at a facility which meets the requirements as stated below: The facility must be accredited by TJC

or the State Any facility at which the intern would

receive prior learning credit hours must have a qualified supervisor (see “Minimum requirements of the supervisors,” Form 3).

The facility must complete CDR Educational Plan Form 3

Job description CDR Educational Plan

Form 3

Minimum requirements of the supervisors

Supervisor must be registered dietitian or other qualified professional.

Supervisor must be able to document appropriate continuing education for the previous two years.

The supervisor must complete CDR Educational Plan Form 2

CDR Educational Plan Forms 2

Valid CDR license

Length of Experience A minimum of six months employment, at least 20 hours per week, in the emphasis area of the rotation

Supervisor letter of recommendation verifying length of experience, type of

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position, performance evaluation, and recommending the intern as a candidate for the program

Competency Skills/Type of competency

Interns must demonstrate mastery of all the competency skills of the supervised practice curriculum for the specific rotation for which they are seeking prior learning credit; if any of the competency skills have not been met during employment, the prospective intern must arrange with the facility to complete those skills before credit can be granted

Supervisor letter of recommendation verifying length of experience, type of position, performance evaluation, and recommending the intern as a candidate for the program

Signed “Supervised Practice Curriculum/ Competencies”

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - HIPAAThis act affects how the students need to retain the patient/resident/client confidentially. HIPAA applies to Protected Health Information (PHI) that is individually identifiable health information. Each facility/site may request that the student assigned attend an in-service in their facility on HIPAA.

California State University, Long Beach Dietetic Students will follow these guidelines: Under no circumstances shall any patient identifiers be placed in any academic documents

prepared by the student. Students will not divulge or communicate in any manner any health information. Students

will protect all health information and treat it as strictly confidential. Students are expected to maintain confidentiality with respect to the supervised practice

facility, the university, patients, clients, employees, peers, mentors, and faculty.

Any student found to violate this policy, be it for malicious or non-malicious reasons, may be subject to removal from the facility and may be subject to potential civil penalties. All students will be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement for each facility visited. This agreement will be kept in the student’s file and be available to any preceptor who requests it.

ISPP Student or Preceptor Grievances/Complaints (borrowed for now) Grievance will be handled following the official policy at California State University, Long

Beach http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/aa/catalog/current/general_policies/student_grievance_policy.html

Interns and Preceptors are encouraged to bring their grievance(s) or complaint(s) to the attention of the ISPP Pathway Director/Coordinator in a timely manner for prompt attention. This is completed in an informal manner.

If the complaint is not addressed to the satisfaction of the interns or preceptors after step 1, the interns or preceptors will go the department chair. This is considered as a formal complaint and a typed report of the meeting and outcome is maintained in the Department chairs files.

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If the issue is not yet resolved, the student/ preceptor is invited to bring the matter to the Dean of the College who will make the final ruling.

Students or Preceptors should submit complaints directly to ACEND only after all other options with the ISPP and institution have been exhausted.

Grievance ProcedureNOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR DIETETICS EDUCATIONThe Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) will review complaints that relate to an ISPP's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustain quality and continued improvement of dietetics education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion, or dismissal of faculty, staff, or students. A copy of the accreditation/approval standards and/or the Commission's policy may be obtained by contacting the ACEND staff at Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606, 312-899-5400. Further information on this process can be found at: http://www.eatright.org/CADE/content.aspx?id=72&terms=complaintsThe ISPP or sponsoring institution must maintain a chronological record of student complaints related to the ACEND accreditation standards, including the resolution of complaints for a period of five years.The ISPP or sponsoring institution must allow inspection of complaint records during on-site evaluation visits by ACEND.

ISPP Faculty Responsibilities Provide curriculum and evaluation materials. Review and grade all student assignments. Contact Preceptor and/or student periodically to discuss rotation experiences. Track student progress via an online journal and learning log. Be available for consultation as necessary. Be available for all evaluations in person or via telephone conferencing.

TechnologySome computer applications used by this include the following:

ISPP Pathway classes delivered weekly at differing area locations. Presentations are accompanied by discussion sessions with speakers, may also include power points, videos, etc. These will be made available on Beach Board as able.

All written assignments are submitted directly on Beach Board. Extensive use of email as a communication tool between faculty, preceptors, and students.

Prospective students should be comfortable using word processing software (i.e. Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel) and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Formal Assessment of Student LearningFormal assessment of student learning and regular reports of performance and progress are provided at specified intervals such as segments or rotations of a planned learning experience. Formal evaluation occurs at pre-determined times throughout supervised practice rotations using specifically prepared ISPP forms. Evaluations include both assessments of the student’s progress as

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well as assessments of the student’s knowledge and performance. Preceptors completing the evaluation use the provided form and review with the student prior to signatures.

It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the various evaluation forms so that he/she is aware of the criteria and timing for each evaluation. The form is returned to the Preceptor and/or Director. Student forms are provided for the student to evaluate his/her experience in the rotation as well. These forms are used to facilitate improvements in the ISPP and provide feedback to Preceptors.

Rating for the supervised practice component will be based on: Written Evaluations from Preceptors and Director Competency Rating Scales Exams Assignments, Presentations and Projects

Many opportunities exist for informal feedback about performance. These should be viewed as positive opportunities to gain insight and adjust performance. Examples of informal evaluation include, but are not limited to, daily feedback/discussions with Preceptors on skill development, clinical documentation, presentations and projects.

A self-evaluation by the student is also required at the end of each rotation. In addition, daily feedback on performance will be given to each student by the Preceptor.

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Appendices

Consortium Class Schedule 2013-14    

        WLAVA PSHCP CSULB WIC ISSP CS/NV

Date Class Coordinator Place 11 6 15 12 6 9 14Sept. 16 Motivational Interviewing Robin PHFE-WIC x x x x x x xSept. 23                    

Sept. 30Tech Writ/Busi Plan/Social Media Judith/Gail CSULB x x x x x x x

                     Oct. 7 Renal (Davita) Cardio Robin PHFE-WIC x x x x x x xOct. 21 CHOC (FNCE) Sharonda CHOC x x x x x x xOct. 28 GI /TPN /Ethics Colleen WLA VA x x x x x x x                                          Nov. 4 Bariatric/Nutrition Assessment Judith/Gail CSULB x x x x x x xNov. 18 Dysphagia/Unintended Wt Loss Robin PHFE-WIC x x x x x x xNov. 25 Thanksgiving                                       Dec. 2 A.N.D/CDA//SOP/EAL/NCM Robin/Sharonda PHFE-WIC x x x x x x xDec. 9 Disordered Eating/PEG Colleen WLA/VA x x x x x x xDec. 16 break                                       Jan. 6 break                  Jan. 13 Maternal/Lactation/Allergies Annette CSUN x x x x x x xJan. 20 MLK                  Jan. 27 DM /Sports Colleen WLAVA x x x x x x x                     Feb. 3 Budget/Purchasing/Billing/PP Annette NEVHC x x x x x x xFeb. 10                    Feb. 17 President's Day                  

Feb. 24Gerontology/LTC (CDA PP Day) Robin PHFE-WIC x x x x x x x

                     

March 3Sch FS/Gas Co/ Infomatics/grants Dolores

Gas Company x x x x x x x

March 10 Resume/Interview/PDP Colleen WLAVA x x x x x x xMarch 17 Nutrition Seminar Dolores Patton x x x x x x xMarch 24 APLA Sharonda APLA x x x x x x xMarch 31 Cesar Chavez Day                                 April 7 CDA/CWA                  April 14 Govt Regs/DSM/DNI/MH Dolores Patton x x x x x x xApril 21 Legislation/Pub Pol Workshop Annette CSUN x x x x x x xApril 28 DD/inborn errors/genetics Judith/Gail CHLA x x x x x x x                      

May 5 Oncology SharondaCity of Hope x x x x x x x

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Agreement Number:           

STUDENT FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT

This Agreement is between the Trustees of the California State University (CSU) on behalf of California State University Long Beach, hereinafter called “University” and , hereinafter called “Facility” for field placement of University students at Facility in accordance with the attached exhibit which by this reference is incorporated into and made part of this agreement.

Exhibit A Specific Protocol, consisting of two pages

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Insurance & Indemnification University and Facility shall each be responsible for damages caused by the negligence of its directors, officers, agents, and employees occurring in the performance of this Agreement. The provisions of this paragraph, as intended by University and Facility, shall be interpreted to impose on each party responsibility for the negligence of their respective officers, agents, and employees.

Each party shall maintain commercial general liability or a program of self-insurance with limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence or $3 million aggregate.

University does not provide medical, health, or non-travel accident insurance for students participating in field placements.

Should Facility require proof of professional liability insurance coverage, the participating student is responsible to obtain such proof from the University’s Office of Risk Management.

Workers’ compensation insurance coverage for students shall be provided by Facility.

Services Responsibility The Facility retains professional and administrative responsibility for the services rendered at the Facility.

Student Safety and Personal Risk The Facility shall inform the participating student of any potential health or safety risks associated with their field placement.

Term of Agreement The term of this Agreement shall be operative from date of full execution until August 1, 2017 . However, either party may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice.

Confidentiality All parties shall abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 Privacy Rule, which provides for comprehensive Federal protection for the privacy of personal health information.

California State University Long Beach

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1250 Bellflower Blvd., BH-346

Long Beach, CA 90840-0123

Phone NumberFax Number

Authorized Signature

Authorized Signature

Risk Analyst

Print Name and Title

Date:

Date:

SPECIFIC PROTOCOLSTUDENT FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT

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Family and Consumer Sciences: Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)Exhibit A

The following California State University Long Beach program is approved by the California State University (CSU) Trustees. As well, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) have heretofore granted approval to the University’s Family and Consumer Sciences, Didactic Program in Dietetics, ISPP program. The ISPP program requires supervised practice experience for DPD verified students admitted into the program. Students shall have the status of learners and shall not be considered employees or agents of the Facility of University.

I. FACILITY SHALL:a. Permit each student designated by the University Pursuant to Paragraph II A below to receive

supervised practice experience at the Facility and shall permit such student free access to appropriate organizational facilities for such supervised practice experience.

b. Maintain facilities used for supervised practice experience in such a manner that said facilities shall at all times meet the minimum essentials for local and national health and safety standards.

c. Provide emergency first aid for any student who becomes sick or injured by conditions arising out of or in the course of said student’s participation in the practical experience at the Facility. All costs associated with said emergency health care are the sole responsibility of the student(s).

d. Have the right, after consultation with the University, to refuse to accept for further supervised practice experience any participating student intern who in the Facility’s judgment is not participating satisfactorily in said program.

e. Notify the University’s instructors (ISPP Director) of any change in the Facility’s contact personnel.

UNIVERSITY SHALL: a. Designate ISPP students for practical experience at the Facility, in such numbers as are

mutually agreed to by both partiesa. Facility may participate in the choosing of students/interns as requested.

b. Work with Facility to supervise the instruction and supervised practice experience of this agreement.

c. Keep all attendance and academic records of students participating in said program. d. Require every student to conform to all applicable Facility policies, procedures, and

regulations, and all requirements and restrictions specified jointly by representatives of the University and Facility.

e. Require University representative to notify Facility’s internship sponsor in advance of: a. Student schedulesb. Placement of students in supervised practice assignmentsc. Changes in supervised practice assignments

f. In consultation and coordination with the Facility’s personnel, students will establish goals for the supervised practice experience to meet the ISPP guidelines under the Agreement.

g. In consultation and coordination with appropriate Facility personnel arrange for periodic conferences between appropriate representatives of the University and Facility to evaluate the supervised practice experience program under this agreement.

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