Center of Excellence Designation

"I did not find it difficult to convince leadership to fund this once I explained it was for a Center of Excellence application – they have received this distinction in other areas, and it is always celebrated. Being a slightly smaller hospital in the greater Seattle area it's helpful to find ways for us to stand out to encourage the public to choose us for their healthcare needs."

Melissa Molloy, MS, RDN, CD Clinical Nutrition Manager, UW Valley Medical Center 2024-2029 Center of Excellence Designee

The Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation utilizes the Standards of Excellence (SoE) to identify and recognize organizations with exemplary leadership, outcomes, organization, and practice within the realm of nutrition and dietetics. Organizations with this designation continuously honor the work and expertise of the RD/RDN and DTR/NDTR as the nutrition experts.

The purpose in establishing the Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation utilizing the SoE is to promote the value and competence of registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered. The designation, given for five years, raises visibility for the work of RDNs/NDTRs and their organization, highlighting their exceptional achievements among a broad audience. Receipt of this designation will contribute to confidence in their practice, resulting in credibility for the organization.

Because the SoE domain criteria can be applied broadly to a variety of practice areas, credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners across the care spectrum can actively participate in achieving this designation. Organizations that receive this designation will have a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners to the organization, and generate valuable metrics including benchmark data, best practices, and quality outcomes in their organizations.

Organizations That Have Met Criteria for the Designation

• 2024-2029 - UW Medicine Valley Medical Center - Renton, Wash.