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Balancing Risk and Reward: AI Integration Strategies for RDNs and NDTRs in Healthcare

Sunday, October 6, 2024

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Auditorium

Level: Level 2 (intermediate knowledge/experience)

Track: Informatics and Technology

CPE: 1.0

Description

Beyond the algorithms, there lies a world of possibilities and opportunities for RDNs and NDTRs to leverage AI in innovative ways. However, many dietitians and nutritionists as well as many hospital and health systems are still grappling with understanding AI technologies, identifying their practical uses, and determining the most effective implementation strategies.

In this panel session, industry leaders will explore how AI can revolutionize operational efficiency, financial performance, and overall patient care. By shedding light on the untapped potential of AI and sharing insights on successful tools and implementation strategies, this session aims to equip RDNs and NDTRs with the knowledge and tools needed to harness the power of AI for transformative impact in their organizations and businesses. The session will also explore the potential threats of AI, offering effective mitigation strategies to balance these risks. By the end, you'll have a clearer understanding of navigating the AI landscape, unlocking growth opportunities, and balancing AI's benefits with its challenges. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in healthcare and nutrition technology!

Planned with the Committee for Lifelong Learning

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will be able to outline the current state of AI and how it can benefit the field of nutrition and dietetics in the future.
  • Describe specific examples of how to apply the necessary tools to practice and explore best practices for AI.
  • Describe potential opportunities and threats and how to balance these potential risks.

Performance Indicators

  • 1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice
  • 6.1.10 Uses health informatic tools to support client access to nutrition and dietetics services and education
  • 6.2.2 Leads or participates on teams to design electronic programs, applications or systems to support nutrition and dietetic deliverables

Speakers

  • Egondu Onuoha photo

    Egondu Onuoha

    Vice President, Real Estate and Special programs, The Brooklyn Hospital Center

    Egondu Onuoha is currently the Vice President - Real Estate, Special Programs and Business Development at the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City. Prior to her becoming a Vice President, she was the Director of Prenatal Care Assistance Program, WIC Program and the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program at the hospital. Ms. Onuoha has a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Masters' degree in Food Science and Technology. She is a Registered Dietitian, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Certified Diabetes Educator, a Grant Professional Certified, a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Fellow of the International Lactation Consultant Association.
  • Joseph Kennedy photo

    Joseph Kennedy

    Instructional Designer; interim Coordinator of AI Initiatives, Concordia College (MN)

    Joseph Kennedy Instructional Designer / Academic Technologist, Concordia College (MN), jkenned6 at cord.edu. As the college's Instructional Designer, Joseph is responsible for coordinating Concordia's various AI initiatives, leading the innovative use of educational technology, and supporting new pedagogical and andragogical approaches. He has taught mathematics, computer science, communication, and business courses at both the high school and college level. An advocate for the ethical use of technology, he has most recently presented about AI on Prairie Public television, published in Privacy and Safety in Online Learning, and testified before the North Dakota Senate State and Local Government Committee. Joseph has served as an Assessment Leader and Technology Leader for school districts, and has been a mediator between the Fargo Public School Board and the Fargo Education Association. He holds a BS in Mathematics, an M.Ed in Instructional Design, and is a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certified educator. He is a Sam's Club Teacher of the Year, a Flaat Distinguished Service Award recipient, and a collegiate speech National Champion.

Moderator

  • Claudia Sealey-Potts photo

    Claudia Sealey-Potts

    Professor and Director of DCN, University of Texas Medical Branch

    Claudia Sealey-Potts, PhD, RD is a very active, dynamic and futuristic leader, researcher and educator in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Focus areas include prevention of diet-related chronic diseases (obesity, diabetes, hypertension) in children and adolescents. Obesity and type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment in adults is also of interest. Evidence-based practice in application of medical nutrition therapy.

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