Rule 157-6-.01. Code of Conduct

1. (1) Unprofessional Conduct Defined. Unprofessional conduct may include but is not limited to the following:

   1. (a) failing to provide appropriate consultation or direction according to minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice;
   2. (b) failing to supervise the provision of nutrition services in a healthcare facility according to minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice;
   3. (c) failing to notify a doctor, nurse, or other appropriate practitioner of the healing arts as to recommended nutrition care changes;
   4. (d) practicing dietetics below the minimum standards of the profession as to assessments, evaluation, and documentation;
   5. (e) practicing without a valid license;

   6. (f) aiding in unlicensed practice, including but not limited to:

      1. 1. supervising, consulting, or co-signing notes of a registered dietitian that is not licensed under 43-11A;
      2. 2. failing to adequately supervise a student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics;
      3. 3. failing to adequately supervise a dietetic technician, certified dietary manager or dietetic aide in a healthcare facility.
   7. (g) failing to report to the Board unlicensed practice of dietetics; and
   8. (h) failing to provide client specific/appropriate nutritional counseling and education.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-11A-7, 43-11A-15.

History. Original Rule entitled "Ethics of Dietitians" adopted. F. June 26, 1987; eff. July 16, 1987.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 1, 2002; eff. Apr. 21, 2002.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Code of Conduct" adopted. F. Dec. 3, 2004; eff. Dec. 23, 2004.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 1, 2008; eff. May 21, 2008.