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Regulations & Guidelines
Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures in healthcare is becoming increasingly complex as regulatory requirements, clinical guidelines, and food safety standards continue to evolve. Foodservice and nutrition teams must stay aligned with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, implement current dietary guidance, ensure food safety, and support…
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Since 1993, Becky Dorner & Associates has provided CDR-approved continuing education programs and publications that empower healthcare professionals to deliver excellent care.
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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,…
July’s News in Aging
At Becky Dorner & Associates, we keep up with the latest news in aging so that you can, too! Learn more about the epidemic that’s developing surrounding senior hunger, the…
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At Becky Dorner & Associates, we keep up with the latest news in aging so that you can, too! Learn more about…
Food and Nutrition News for July
Becky Dorner & Associates is your source for the latest in food and nutrition. We’ve compiled articles on the hottest topics for July so that you can stay up-to-date on…
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Becky Dorner & Associates is your source for the latest in food and nutrition. We’ve compiled articles on the hottest topics for…
June’s Note from Becky
June is full of observances: Men’s Health Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Dysphagia Awareness Month. Men make up roughly half of the world’s population, and let’s face it,…
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June is full of observances: Men’s Health Month, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Dysphagia Awareness Month. Men make up roughly half…
Food Safety for Summer Celebrations
June 7, 2019 is World Food Safety Day! This initiative was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization who together manage…
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June 7, 2019 is World Food Safety Day! This initiative was developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2019
Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? According to SMART Brain Aging, dementia affects 47 million people worldwide. This month-long observance was initiated by the Alzheimer’s…
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Did you know that June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month? According to SMART Brain Aging, dementia affects 47 million people worldwide.…
June is Men’s Health Month!
Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? This month-long observance is intended to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among…
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Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? This month-long observance is intended to increase awareness of preventable health problems and…
May’s Note from Becky
At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care, and that means bringing you the latest in nutrition news to help you succeed. This month is Older…
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At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care, and that means bringing you the latest in…
Are You Ready for IDDSI Implementation This Month?
The time is here! May 1, 2019, is the official launch date for IDDSI implementation in the U.S. Implementation for your facility will take time, and that’s okay! Our hope…
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The time is here! May 1, 2019, is the official launch date for IDDSI implementation in the U.S. Implementation for your facility…
May is Older Americans Month!
This month is Older Americans Month! In honor of this month-long observation established by the Administration for Community Living, last month we shared a few articles related to Older Americans…
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This month is Older Americans Month! In honor of this month-long observation established by the Administration for Community Living, last month we…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
I love this manual! It has everything you need to run a food service operation in any setting. I have referenced this many times for my work over the years!
Policy & Procedure Manual: For Nutrition and Food Service in Healthcare Facilities, 2023
Jamie Smith, MS, RD, CSG, LDN
Nutrition and kidney disease can be a complex topic to learn for the new or more experienced registered dietitian nutritionist. This CPE program is an excellent resource because it makes use of a comprehensive resource and breaks down the information into manageable…
Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
Becky Dorner & Associates Policy and Procedure Manual is a gold standard for navigating menus, therapeutic diets, dining production, food safety, sanitation, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance providing clear, practical guidance to ensure safe, efficient operations and high-quality resident care.
Policy & Procedure Manual: Food and Nutrition Services in Healthcare Facilities, 2026
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
Every nutrition professional should have a basic understanding of food allergies and how to manage them. This is a great, comprehensive course for those looking to improve on their knowledge in this area.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Andrea Lopofsky, RD, CNSC, LDN
This self-study course and the required reading provide thorough and up to date information regarding nutrition recommendations for kidney disease. The course is well-worded and relevant to the topic at hand requiring both recall of information as well as application of knowledge.
Nutrition Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
Tara Couturier, MA, RDN
This course and required reading are timely and highlight the future and challenges of the world’s food system. With the double burden of global obesity and hunger mixed in with an industrialized food system and climate change, we as dietitians/nutrition experts need…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA< MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
This self-study course provides an overview of how to use the Code of Ethics along with several different areas where ethics could be in question along with solutions.
Ethics Isn’t Optional: Understanding and Applying the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Code of Ethics-2nd Edition
Lisa Dierks, MFCS, RDN
In line with the need to make behavior changes to support the planet, this course offers an excellent tool for the RDN to see the role in which food plays with this goal. As demonstrated in the course, small changes with diet…
Plate to Planet: Impact of Food Choices on the Planet course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
This CPE course encourages RDNs and NDTRs to continue to demonstrate their value as a part of the interdisciplinary team and to assert themselves into becoming a leader within their facilities and workplaces.
Justifying the Need for Quality Measures and Nutrition-Focused Quality Improvement Programs in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Elizabeth Reynolds, RDN, LD
Due to the growing rate of food allergies not only in the United States but worldwide, this course is vital to the education of current and future nutrition professionals.
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Lisa Cooperman, MS, RDN
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