December Newsletter
FDA Issues 2009 Food Code
The Food and Drug Administration announced the publication of the new FDA Food Code, a model code and reference document that provides a scientifically sound technical and legal basis for regulating the retail and food service segment of the food industry...Among the changes: Requirements are added to improve food worker awareness of food allergen concerns, and cut leafy greens are now included among the foods that require time and temperature control for safety.
New MDS 3.0 Information on CMS Website
The updated file "Data Technical Files V1.01 November 2009" contains information on: MDS 3.0 Data Submission Specifications; RUG-IV SAS Package; RUG-III MDS 3.0 Mapping Specifications; MDS 3.0 Care Area Trigger (CAT) Specifications (CATs are replacing the MDS 2.0 Resident Assessment Protocols RAPs.)
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ADA Publishes Evidence-Based Nutrition Practice Guideline for Unintended Weight Loss in Older Adults
The American Dietetic Association has published a new evidence-based nutrition practice guideline to assist registered dietitians on the appropriate nutrition care for older adults with unintended weight loss.
Read the press release with links to the guidelines
Senior Stories
Everyone has a story to tell. By preserving the stories of our seniors, we can learn from the richness of their experiences, shed light on current issues and dilemmas and share the universal joys and heartbreaks of humankind. Please join us on our journey to document these tales and see how the stories of our elders enrich us all.
Watch the touching videos
(From Advance for Long Term Care Management)
Customer Satisfaction is the Key to Success
Customers today have higher expectations than ever before. Just keeping up with the day to day is not enough…Customers expect IMMEDIATE solutions to their problems and concerns. So how do we keep our customers satisfied? We need to take 5 Steps for Customer Satisfaction.
Read Becky’s article from Today’s Dietitian Magazine
Alzheimer's Studies Tackle Omega Threes and Alcohol
"Good Morning America" medical editor Dr. Tim Johnson has broken down brand new studies on Alzheimer's disease and wants you to know what they mean.
More News Stories on our Top News Page
1.) Healthy People 2020: Your Chance to Comment
Public participation is shaping Healthy People 2020, its purpose, goals, organization, and action plans. HHS is seeking input from communities and stakeholders through December 31, 2009.
2.) Joint Commission and USDHHS Video: Improving Patient-Provider Communication
This new video will help health care organizations to determine the best methods of care for meeting diverse communication needs. The video highlights what is required by JC standards as well as Federal civil rights laws with respect to patients.
3.) WHAT IS YOUR “FLUTRITION” IQ? 
An apple a day keeps the doctor away…Starve a fever, feed a cold…Can a certain diet boost immunity or help you recover from a cold or flu more quickly? The American Dietetic Association takes a closer look at nutrition and your health to find out what is effective.
4.) Consumer Reports: Two Thirds of Chickens Carry Bacteria
The bad news from a new study is that two thirds of store-bought chicken was found to be contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria. The good news is that…the numbers are better than two years ago, when eight out of 10 chickens were found to contain pathogens like salmonella and campylobacter.
5.) CDC Fruits and Veggies: More Matters
Website devoted to encouraging the benefits of fruits and vegetables: recipes, budget tips, interactive tools, publications, resources and tools for professionals.
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Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever!
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Upcoming Webinars/Teleseminars
Jan 12 How to Make 2010 Your Best Year Ever! - Dr. Wolf Rinke, RD, CSP
Jan 20 Diabetes Update - Lisa Brown, RD, CDE and Kim Fox, RD, CDE
Feb 9 Save Thousand$ on Food Costs - Kim Hofmann, RD, LD
Feb 24 Gluten Free Diets - Shelly Case, BSc, RD
Mar 16 Nutrition for Breast & Prostate Cancer - Sylvia Escott Stump, MS, RD, LD
Apr 21 Nutrition Care Process - Elise Smith, RD
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