Beth Ogata, MS, RDN, CSP
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric NutritionPOSITION | Skills/Attributes associated with the position | Examples of how I have demonstrated outcomes for each skill/attribute that qualify me for the position |
CDR Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition |
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I am interested in credentialing-related issues, particularly documenting specialty expertise. Maintaining standards is critical, to protect the public & to promote value of RDNs. I co-authored the initial & revised documents: SOP & SOPP Pediatrics. I’ve held the CSP credential since 2009 & have extensive expertise in pediatric nutrition. I was part of the discussion about advanced level practice task statements. I am part of national efforts to develop evidence-based practice guidelines. |
Employer | Title | Years Employed |
University of Washington | Lecturer, Nutritionist | 1999-present |
Kindering Center (Early Intervention Center) | Dietitian | 2006-2013 |
Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle | Clinical Pediatric Dietitian | 1998-2005 |
Leadership Position | Organization | Years Involved in the Organization | My specific leadership contributions, achievements and outcomes: | Leadership Skills used in this position: |
Member, Quality Management Committee (QMC) | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | - | In addition to furthering the overarching goal of ensuring quality nutrition practice, I bring a pediatric nutrition perspective to the QMC. It is rewarding to work with a group of RDNs with diverse practice areas and perspectives, and together we are able to promote quality across the profession. I have also participated on the Comprehensive SOP/SOPP Core & Focus Area Work Group and I serve as the QMC representative to the Accountable Payment Models Task Force. | |
Co-Chair, SOP/SOPP (Pediatrics) (2006-09); Revision committee (2013) | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | - | I worked with committed nutrition professionals who brought many different perspectives. We had frank discussions about roles and responsibilities of pediatric dietitians and different levels of practice. It was challenging and rewarding to develop a document that reflected the diversity of the work in a specialized field. The tasks required communication, listening, collaboration, and reflection. At the end of the process, we were proud of what was accomplished and satisfied with the results. | |
Workgroup Member and Position Paper Author, Nutrition Guidance in Healthy Children | Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics | - | This activity highlights my commitment to pediatric nutrition, promoting the RDN and NDTR as the nutrition expert, and disseminating quality, evidence-based information about pediatric nutrition to the other professionals as well as the public. I learned so much following the process from start (evidence analysis) to finish (finalizing the manuscript) and gained a better understanding of the implications of position papers. | |
Workgroup Member (Diet Control & Management), NIH Phenylketonuria Review Conference | National Institutes of Health | - | I was appointed to the Diet Control & Management Workgroup, in preparation for the NIH’s PKU Review Conference. I worked on an interdisciplinary committee with experts in the PKU diagnosis & management. We used an evidence-based approach to promote quality care for individuals with PKU. Again, I was fortunate to work with an elite group of professionals and learned much about the processes involved in promoting quality as well as the implications of what we produce. | |
Workgroup Member, Nutrition Guidelines | Genetic Metabolic Dietitians International | - | This group of metabolic dietitians has developed and implemented a formal methodology for developing evidence-based guidelines for nutrition management of metabolic disorders. I participated as a work group member for 2 disorders: MSUD and PKU. In addition to participating in the process of evaluating the literature, drafting recommendations, and vetting the guidelines through Delphi & nominal group processes, I helped to produce practical tool kits to assist RDNs in implementing the guidelines. |
What do you see as opportunities for the future of the nutrition and dietetics profession?
I am most excited about the opportunity for RDNs to be positioned as the experts in food and nutrition. The importance of RDNs continues to be recognized and valued. Through the work of CDR (including specialty certification), ACEND and the Academy, I believe we can further demonstrate the RDN’s value to the public as well as other providers. RDNs have earned a “place at the table” among providers, payors, and other decision makers, and I look forward to seeing that continue to happen.
Campaign Statement
My experiences as a clinician, educator & customer informed my appreciation for the roles of the nutrition professional and the need to continue to promote RDs, RDNs and DTRs as experts. I am excited about this opportunity!