Can You Get to Policy Without Politics?

Policy is a foundation for all dietetics practice. Whether you are in a school setting, a hospital setting or even in private practice, policy is a key part of your work. All policy comes from the work of legislators, county council, school board members or other elected officials, so politics is also a policy player. As the Academy works to protect our practice by monitoring and advocating for policy, the role of politics is always right there. Let's talk about how ANDPAC helps move the profession to effective policy.

CPE Level: Level 2 (intermediate knowledge/experience)
CPEU: 1.0

Performance Indicators

• 3.3.5 Advocates for financial support and insurance coverage for patients/clients to ensure access to nutrition services.
• 3.2.1 Advocates for and influences local, federal and global nutrition and health policy to promote health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations.
• 3.1.6 Takes an active role in sharing information and knowledge.

Learning Objectives

• Define how ANDPAC views policy priorities in determining legislator support
• Explain how Academy policy looks for bipartisan support to advance our priorities
• List the benefits of ANDPAC support of candidates in developing their understanding and support of Academy nutrition goals

Moderator

• Elizabeth Campbell

Speakers

• John Katko
• Keiffer Mitchell