School
School of Healthcare Business and Technology
Department
School of Healthcare Business and Technology
Office Location
418A
Worcester
Office Phone Office Phone: 774.243.3435
About
Dr. Charney has extensive experience in clinical informatics, clinical nutrition, quality assessment, and evaluation of clinical information systems. She has taught health informatics and nutrition and is considered an expert in nutrition informatics, standardized nutrition terminology, and online teaching/course development.
Education
- AA, Liberal Arts, Mount Wachusett Community College
- BS, Dietetics, University of West Florida
- Dietetic Internship, United States Army, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- MS, Nutritional Sciences, University of Washington
- PhD, Health Sciences/Nutrition, Rutgers University
- MS, Clinical Informatics and Patient Centered Technology, University of Washington
Research Interests
- Clinical informatics
- Standardized terminology
- EHR usability
- Healthcare quality assessment
- Using data to identify health disparities
- SDoH
Featured Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
WebsiteAmerican Medical Informatics Association
WebsiteHealthcare Information and Management Systems Society
WebsiteEducation
- AA, Liberal Arts, Mount Wachusett Community College
- BS, Dietetics, University of West Florida
- Dietetic Internship, United States Army, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- MS, Nutritional Sciences, University of Washington
- PhD, Health Sciences/Nutrition, Rutgers University
- MS, Clinical Informatics and Patient Centered Technology, University of Washington
Research Interests
- Clinical informatics
- Standardized terminology
- EHR usability
- Healthcare quality assessment
- Using data to identify health disparities
- SDoH
Publications and Articles
Edited Projects
- Co-Editor with Ainsley Malone MS, RD, CNSD, Pocket Guide to Nutrition Assessment, Dietitians in Nutrition Support. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, 2003. Second edition, 2009. Third edition 2015. Fourth edition 2021.
- Editor, Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition, 2nd ed. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2nd ed. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2018.
- Co-Editor with Ainsley Malone MS, RD, CNSD, Pocket Guide to Parenteral Nutrition, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2007.
- Co-Editor with Ainsley Malone MS, RD, CNSD, Pocket Guide to Enteral Nutrition, 2005. 2nd ed 2014, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago.
- Co-Editor with Ainsley Malone MS, RD, CNSD, Pocket Guide to Nutrition Assessment, Dietitians in Nutrition Support. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, 2003. Second edition, 2009. Third edition 2015.
- Section Editor, GI diseases, The American Dietetic Association Diet Manual. The American Dietetic Association, Chicago, 2000.
Book Chapters
- Charney, P. Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. In: Schlenker E, Glibert JA (eds). Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 11th ed. Mosby. 2018, 2nd ed 2023.
- Charney P. Nutrition Informatics. In: Grim JA and Roberts SR (eds). The Clinical Nutrition Manager’s Handbook. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chicago, IL. 2014. Revised 2021
- Elfrink V, Charney P. Consumer informatics. In: Hebda T, Czar P, eds. Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals, 5th edition. Pearson Health Science, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 2013.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition risk screening in acute care. In: O'Sullivan Maillet J, Bloch A, Winkler M,. eds. Issues and Choices in Clinical Nutrition Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2007.
- Charney PJ, Russell MK. Enteral formulations. In: Rolandelli R, Comphere C eds. Clinical Nutrition: Enteral Nutrition. WB Saunders; Philadelphia, 2004.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition Screening and Assessment. In: Skipper A ed. Dietitian's Handbook of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. Aspen Publishers, Inc., Rockville, MD, 1998. revision in press.
- Charney PJ. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Lysen L ed. A Quick Reference to Clinical Dietetics. Aspen Publishers, 1997. Second edition, 2004.
- Charney PJ. Enteral Nutrition. In: Byham-Gray L and Wiesen K, eds. A Clinical Guide to Nutrition Care in Kidney Disease, 3rd Edition. American Dietetic Association, Chicago, 2004.
- Charney PJ. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Gottschlich MM, Matarese LM, eds. Contemporary Nutrition Support Practice. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1998. Second edition, 2003.
- Charney PJ. Diabetes Mellitus. In: Guidelines for Use of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, ASPEN, Silver Spring, MD, 2002.
- Charney PJ, Charney DI. Nutrition Support in Acute Renal Failure. In: Martindale RG, Shikora S eds. Nutrition Considerations in the Intensive Care Unit. ASPEN, Silver Spring, MD, 2002.
- Charney PJ. Overview of Enteral Nutrition. In: Gottschlich MM ed. Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum for Nutrition Support. ASPEN, Silver Spring, MD, 2001.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition Support in Diabetes Mellitus. In: Gottschlich MM, Shronts EP, Matarese L ed. Nutrition Support Dietetics Core Curriculum, 2nd edition. ASPEN, Silver Spring MD. 1992.
Articles
- Skipper A, Coltman A, Tomesko J, Charney P, Porcari J, Piemonte TA, Handu D, Cheng FW. Adult malnutrition (undernutrition) screening: An evidence analysis center systematic review. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2020; 120(4):669-708.
- Rusnak S, Charney P. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Informatics. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2019; 119(8):1375-1382.
- Matarese LM, Charney P. Capturing the elusive diagnosis of malnutrition. Nutr Clin Pract. 2017; 32(1)11-14.
- Vanek VW, Ayers P, Charney P, Kraft M, Mitchell R, Plogsted S, Soden J, Van Way CW, Wessel J, Winter J, Kent S, Turner P, Bouche J, Quirk D, Seidner DL. Follow-up survey on functionality of nutrition documentation and ordering nutrition therapy in currently available electronic health record systems. Nutr Clin Pract. 2016; 31(3):401-415.
- Smith CA, Bourgeois F, Charney P. Needs of the digital native: Adolescents and Access to PHRs. Proceedings, AMIA Annual Symposium. AMIA. 2015; 234-236.
- Nevin-Folino N, Ogata BN, Charney PJ, Holt K, Brewer HL, Sharrett MK, Carney LN. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Revised 2015 Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (Competent, Proficient, and Expert) in Pediatric Nutrition. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015; 115(4):451-460.
- Charney P, Peterson SJ. Practice paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Critical thinking skills in nutrition assessment and diagnosis. J Acad Nutr Diet; 2013; 113(11):1545. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2013.09.006 (abstract). Full version at http://www.eatright.org/positions.
- Charney P. Electronic medical records: Are nutrition support professionals ready? Invited Commentary. Nutr Clin Pract. 2012; 27(6):715-717.
- Charney P. Practice paper of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Informatics. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2012; 112:1859 (abstract). Full version at: http://www.eatright.org/positions.
- Charney P, Ogata B, Nevin-Folino N, Holt K, Brewer H, Sharrett MK, Nieman Carney L. American Dietetic Association: Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance for Registered Dietitians in Pediatric Nutrition. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009; 109(8):
- Hoge E, Chan LN, Charney P, Mike LA, Sethi P, Reilly DF, Lee J, Farver K. Assessing the prognostic value of plasma vitamin C status of medical intensive care unit patients. JPEN. 2009; 33(2):219-220.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition screening and assessment: What’s the difference. Nutr Clin Prac. 2008; 23(4):366-372.
- Member Writing Group of the Nutrition Care Process/Standardized Language Committee. Nutrition Care Process and Model Part I: The 2008 update. J Am Diet Assn. 2008; 108(7):1113-1117.
- Skipper A, Charney P, Fuhrman T, Malone A, Marian M, Russell M. Letter to the editor. J Am Diet Assn. 2008; 108(2):222-223.
- Charney P. Advanced technological applications in dietetics practice. Topics Clin Nutr. 2007; 22(2):108-114.
- Charney P. Computer technology and the nutrition support professional: Make it work for you! (invited review) Nutr Clin Pract. 2007;22(4):421-427.
- Charney P. The Nutrition Care Process and the nutrition support dietitian. (invited review) Support Line. 2007; 29(4):18-21.
- Charney P. Nutrition assessment in the intensive care unit: Prealbumin, C-reactive protein, or none of the above? (Invited review) Support Line. 2007; 29(1):13-17.
- Jenkins M, Myers E, Charney P, Escott-Stump S. The American Dietetic Association’s standardized nutrition language: Project logic model and current status. Stud Health Technol Inform. 2006; 122:710-714.
- Kattelmann KK, Hise M, Russell M, Charney P, Stokes M, Compher C. Preliminary Evidence for a Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocol: Enteral Feedings for Critically Ill Patients. J Am Diet Assoc. 2006; 106(8):1226-1241.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition screening and assessment in older adults. Today's Dietitian. 2005; 7(5):10-14.
- Charney D, Charney P. Dogma and the renal patient. (editorial) Nutr Clin Pract. 2005; 20(2):159-161.
- Fuhrman MP, Charney PJ, Mueller CM. Hepatic proteins in nutrition assessment. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004; 104(8):1258-1264.
- Charney PJ, Hertzler S. Enteral nutrition in diabetes mellitus. (invited review) Nutr Clin Pract. 2004; 19(2):29-136.
- Charney PJ, Charney DI. Nutrition support in renal failure. (invited review) Nutr Clin Pract. 17(4): 2002; 226-236.
- Russell MK, Charney PJ. Special enteral formulas in critical care. Nutr Clin Pract. 2002; 17(3):156-168.
- Charney PJ. Failure to thrive in infancy: A review of the literature. Building Block for Life. 2001; 24:11-14.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition assessment in the 1990's: Where are we now? Nutr Clin Pract. 1995; 10(4):131-139.
- Charney PJ. Arginine. Support Line. 1994; 16(1):15-17.
- Charney PJ, Martindale RG. Early enteral feeding in metabolic stress. RD. 1994; 14(1):1-9.
- Charney PJ, Martindale RG. Early enteral feeding: feasibility and recommendations. RD. 1993; 13(1):1-8.
- Charney PJ, Martindale RG. Nutrition support in patients with enterocutaneous fistulas. Support Line. 1993; 15(5):1-4.
- Charney PJ. Nutrition support in diabetes mellitus. Support Line. 1993; 15(2):1-4.
- Charney PJ. An history of the Dietitian's Committee. Nutr Clin Pract. 1992; 7(3 supplement):1-4.
Honors and Awards
- Lena A. Britcher Scholarship 1982 – 1984
- EcoLab Corporate Scholarship 1996
- Vivian Roberts Scholarship 2001
- Foundation Scholarship, UMDNJ 2002 – 2003
- Outstanding Nutrition Support Dietitian, ASPEN 2002
- Clinical Project Award, CNM 2004
- Distinguished Service Award, DNS 2004
- ADAF Award for Excellence in Clinical Nutrition 2005
- Distinguished Alumnus Award, UMDNJ 2008
- Medallion Award, American Dietetic Association 2008
- Fellow, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2021