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F812, 483.60(i) Food Safety Requirements – Procure, store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food safety – continues to rank among the most frequent survey citations in long-term care (LTC) facilities nationwide (1). For registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered…
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It’s “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” Month
September is “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month! This month-long observance is designed to spread the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet and making healthy lifestyle…
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September is “Fruits and Veggies – More Matters” month! This month-long observance is designed to spread the importance of incorporating fruits and…
Malnutrition, Frailty and the New CMS Patient Driven Payment Model
With the implementation date for the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) just around the corner, and Malnutrition Awareness Week quickly approaching, frailty is a great topic to bring into…
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With the implementation date for the new Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) just around the corner, and Malnutrition Awareness Week quickly approaching,…
World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign created by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma around dementia. New studies are showing that there’s a…
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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign created by Alzheimer’s Disease International to raise awareness of and challenge the stigma around…
No Matter What the Age, More Fruits and Veggies Matter
Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having memory issues at age 82, and Cynthia is…
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Cynthia just celebrated her 55th birthday and says she is starting to “feel every bit her age”. Her dad has begun having…
“Wellness” at any Age
At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician (PCP). Hazel had enrolled in Medicare, but didn’t…
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At Hazel’s 65th birthday celebration, her older sister asked if she had scheduled her initial “wellness” visit with her primary care physician…
The Latest in Industry News for August
Our goal is to keep nutrition professionals up-to-date on the latest industry news. Learn more about what’s happening with CMS RoP provisions and the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). CMS Seeks…
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Our goal is to keep nutrition professionals up-to-date on the latest industry news. Learn more about what’s happening with CMS RoP provisions…
August’s Note from Becky
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. In order to promote wellness and healthy habits, you must first adopt them…
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August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. In order to promote wellness…
Celebrate National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. The articles we compiled below discuss nutrition, exercise and standards of care—all the…
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August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. The articles we compiled below…
Emergency and Disaster Planning
The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year, which means we’re in the thick of it right now! If you live in an at-risk area, it’s…
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The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year, which means we’re in the thick of it right now!…
Play It Safe: Food Safety for Older Adults
George has been living alone since his wife recently passed. His wife did all the cooking, and George’s skills are limited to reheating food on the stove or in the…
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George has been living alone since his wife recently passed. His wife did all the cooking, and George’s skills are limited to…
July’s Note from Becky
Hooray! Summer is here! It’s a great time for making delicious, fresh food and getting lots of exercise outdoors. Not to mention all of the fabulous picnics and outdoor parties! Did…
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Hooray! Summer is here! It’s a great time for making delicious, fresh food and getting lots of exercise outdoors. Not to mention all…
July is National Picnic Month!
July is National Picnic Month, and there couldn’t be a better month for it! It’s important to soak up some vitamin D, exercise, and relax outside while you enjoy some…
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July is National Picnic Month, and there couldn’t be a better month for it! It’s important to soak up some vitamin D,…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Whether you are new to eating disorders or a seasoned practitioner, the clarity and depth of the content in The Eating Disorders Guidebook course, will update your practice by delving into eating disorder classifications, assessment and diagnosis. Nutrition interventions also focus on…
The Eating Disorder Guidebook Self Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
This course is excellent and well written. It would be advantageous to read prior to taking the Nutrition Wound Care Certification. It is also a must for any RDN who is part of a wound care team or provides nutritional interventions for…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Anna de Jesus, MBA, RDN
Since Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming more common for individuals with obesity and diabetes, this course gives the nutrition professional the information needed to better understand the treatment recommendations and increase competency to successfully counsel an individual on the treatment…
A Review of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Short Course
Amy Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
This self study course is well done as it requires a full and thorough reading of the Appendix PP, which gives detailed guidance for surveyors in just about every situation that may arise in a facility. RDNs would benefit from this course…
State Operations Manual Appendix PP- Guidance to Surveyors for Long Term Care Facilities Course
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
This course would make a great CPE program to dietitians who are new to the sports nutrition field.
Sports Nutrition for the Nutrition Professional Course
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN, CSSD
The topic of leadership in nutrition is so crucial for the nutrition professional to expand their horizons and elevate their positions. This CPE program allows the reader to dig into the required reading and better absorb the content. The self-assessment helps guide…
Developing Leadership and Management Skills in Nutrition and Dietetics
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
I feel this would make an excellent CPE program because it uses very challenging, but realistic case study examples to utilize critical thinking and problem solving for a dietitian working in a CKD or Dialysis setting. This CPE program is short, but…
Managing Chronic Kidney Disease with the Nutrition Care Process Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
RDs often find themselves in scenarios where they will be coaching staff and/or patients. In addition, career planning and success may involve the use of an individual having the proper coaching skills. This CPE program provides information of not only how coaching…
Developing Coaching Skills: A Concise Introduction
Brenda Richardson, MA, RDN, LDN, FAND
This Policy and Procedure Manual is the kitchen bible of manuals. It is the most thorough, practical and user friendly manual available on the market. The course emphasizes the practical application of material within the manual.
Policy & Procedure Manual: For Nutrition and Food Service in Healthcare Facilities, 2023
Katy Adams, MDA, RD, CSG, LD
This continuing professional education program discusses concepts related to creating a masterpiece of art with food using proper ingredients and preparation techniques while bridging the gap between home cooking and professional cooking. The course also encompasses various cultural practices and traditions that…
Joyful Cooking: The Art of Sharing Food and Cultural Traditions
Caryn Heller, RDN, LD
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