Medical-Legal Dietitian | Long-Term Care

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

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I am a Registered Dietitian and Medical Legal Consultant with over 17 years of experience, specializing in long-term care and the nutritional management of older adults and medically complex populations. My career has been dedicated to supporting high quality, evidence-based care in nursing homes and assisted living environments, with a focus on optimizing health outcomes and ensuring resident safety. In my clinical practice, I have extensive experience working within interdisciplinary teams to assess nutritional risk, prevent and treat malnutrition, and develop individualized care plans for residents with chronic disease, cognitive impairment, and advanced medical needs. My areas of expertise include dysphagia management, texture modified diets, enteral nutrition, wound healing, and regulatory compliance in long term care settings. I have a thorough understanding of standards of care, documentation requirements, and quality improvement processes within regulated healthcare environments. As a Medical Legal Consultant, I provide expert analysis in cases involving long-term care, focusing on standards of care, risk management, and clinical accountability. I review medical records, assess the appropriateness of nutrition interventions, and prepare clear, detailed, and objective reports for legal proceedings. My work frequently involves cases related to malnutrition, dehydration, pressure injuries, falls, and the nutritional implications of neglect or substandard care. With a strong commitment to professional integrity and ongoing education, I aim to bridge the gap between healthcare and the legal system. My goal is to support fair, evidence-based outcomes while advocating for the highest standards of care in long-term care settings.