Latest Resources as of 1/03/2021
COVID Vaccines Available in Clark County
The Southern Nevada Health District will open a clinic to provide COVID-19 vaccines to health care staff beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Vaccines will be available to health-care providers from select practices by appointment only. Appointments can be made here. Two locations will be available. Select types of health-care settings are being assigned to one of the two locations. Please read the “details” of each location before registering to ensure you are selecting the appropriate location for your setting. More information about COVID-19 is available on the Southern Nevada Health District website.
COVID-19 Resource Hub for Professionals
As the impact of COVID-19 unfolds, the Academy has launched a Coronavirus Professional Resource Hub for Practitioners on eatrightPRO.org that includes professional resources addressing preparedness, patient care and food safety and access, as well as a Q&A module for members and links to up-to-date Latest News. This professional resource complements the Coronavirus Resource Center for Consumers on eatright.org, featuring articles, infographics, social media messaging and videos related to staying healthy, food safety and more.
During COVID-19 Emergency: Medicare Allowing Audio-Only Telehealth Services
In response to requests from the Academy and other stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will allow certain services on the list of Medicare-approved telehealth services to be delivered via audio only during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The list includes MNT (97802, 97803, 97804, G0270), DSMT (G0108, G0109) and IBT for obesity (G0447) services.
Take Action: COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The Academy is asking members to urge their senators to prioritize critical nutrition programs in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
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Free COVID-19 Resources from Nutrition Care Manual®
To aid in providing care to clients and patients with COVID-19, Academy members have free access to the new 2020 Nutrition Care Manual® critical illness and disaster preparedness sections. Access them through the online Coronavirus Professional Resource Hub.
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Update: Academy’s COVID-19 Advocacy Efforts
The Academy has been working nonstop on COVID-19 policy issues to ensure food and nutrition programs, and the involvement of Academy members, are included in relief packages.
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Free COVID-19 Front Line Webinars
The Academy's free Front Line webinar series is made possible by support from the Foundation and its donors.
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Changes to Dues Deadline, New Payment Options Announced to Help Support Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a time when we are faced with more questions than answers, the Academy is listening to government agencies, experts and our members—and adapting and executing business strategies to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Southern Nevada Health District will open a clinic to provide COVID-19 vaccines to health care staff beginning Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Vaccines will be available to health-care providers from select practices by appointment only. Appointments can be made here. Two locations will be available. Select types of health-care settings are being assigned to one of the two locations. Please read the “details” of each location before registering to ensure you are selecting the appropriate location for your setting. More information about COVID-19 is available on the Southern Nevada Health District website.
COVID-19 Resource Hub for Professionals
As the impact of COVID-19 unfolds, the Academy has launched a Coronavirus Professional Resource Hub for Practitioners on eatrightPRO.org that includes professional resources addressing preparedness, patient care and food safety and access, as well as a Q&A module for members and links to up-to-date Latest News. This professional resource complements the Coronavirus Resource Center for Consumers on eatright.org, featuring articles, infographics, social media messaging and videos related to staying healthy, food safety and more.
During COVID-19 Emergency: Medicare Allowing Audio-Only Telehealth Services
In response to requests from the Academy and other stakeholders, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced it will allow certain services on the list of Medicare-approved telehealth services to be delivered via audio only during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The list includes MNT (97802, 97803, 97804, G0270), DSMT (G0108, G0109) and IBT for obesity (G0447) services.
Take Action: COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The Academy is asking members to urge their senators to prioritize critical nutrition programs in the next COVID-19 stimulus package.
Learn More
Free COVID-19 Resources from Nutrition Care Manual®
To aid in providing care to clients and patients with COVID-19, Academy members have free access to the new 2020 Nutrition Care Manual® critical illness and disaster preparedness sections. Access them through the online Coronavirus Professional Resource Hub.
Learn More
Update: Academy’s COVID-19 Advocacy Efforts
The Academy has been working nonstop on COVID-19 policy issues to ensure food and nutrition programs, and the involvement of Academy members, are included in relief packages.
Learn More
Free COVID-19 Front Line Webinars
The Academy's free Front Line webinar series is made possible by support from the Foundation and its donors.
Learn More
Changes to Dues Deadline, New Payment Options Announced to Help Support Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In a time when we are faced with more questions than answers, the Academy is listening to government agencies, experts and our members—and adapting and executing business strategies to meet the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Recognizing that the annual renewal cycle coincides with a time of uncertainty, membership renewal has been extended through June 30, 2020. In addition, CDR will be holding off invoicing registration maintenance fee until mid-July.
- The Academy also has implemented a two-installment payment option, with the first payment due June 30 and the second due by September 15.
- For individuals experiencing a financial hardship that threatens their ability to maintain Academy membership, an application for a Financial Hardship Dues Reduction is available.