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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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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…
It’s Celiac Awareness Month!
Celiac Awareness Month is here! Last month we helped you prepare for this month-long observation supported by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness by sharing a few resources to help…
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Celiac Awareness Month is here! Last month we helped you prepare for this month-long observation supported by the National Foundation for Celiac…
April’s Note from Becky
At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care and optimizing health for older adults. This month I am pleased to share articles related to…
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At Becky Dorner & Associates, we’re dedicated to advocating for excellence in nutrition care and optimizing health for older adults. This month…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics presents a variety of ethical scenarios that nutrition professionals may encounter in their careers. It offers clear, well-defined examples designed to stimulate critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
Ethics in Action: Applying the Academy Code of Ethics
Doreen Rodo, MEd, RDN, LD
Becky Dorner & Associates, Inc. programs are well written and make learning effective and applicable to clinical practice.
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, FAND
Regardless of position held, every nutrition professional may benefit from the overall principles of management that are a large part of this well-balanced, excellent course.
Foodservice Management Concepts: Case Studies for Food and Nutrition Professionals Course
Brenda Burgin Ross, MS, RDN, LDN
BD&A is the best CPE provider! Their courses and webinars are top notch and so is their customer service!
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Suzie Dorner, RN, MSN, CCRN
Every nutrition professional should take this course, as it is a comprehensive review of multiple aspects of adult nutrition! It is well referenced, covers a multitude of scenarios that are possible, and up to date with regards to practice.
Adult Malnutrition: A Comprehensive View of Diagnosis and Treatment Course
B. Burgin Ross, MS, 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 uses the most current and comprehensive guide on the subject of food allergies for nutrition professionals. The material created to evaluate practitioners understanding of the content is an excellent Level II CPEU course!
Nutrition Management of Food Allergies Course
Eva Weston, RDN, LD, NBC-HWC
The continuing education course is an excellent resource for advanced health care professionals working with outpatient nutrition care. The course is divided by disease processes: GI diseases and food allergies, liver disease and metabolic syndromes as well as enteral and parenteral nutrition…
Home Nutrition Support, Gastrointestinal & Metabolic Nutrition Care Course
Emma Fogt, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
The required reading and the self-study course provide one of the most comprehensive, up to date reviews of the gastrointestinal tracts and various facets of comprehensive medical care. As a dietitian and a nurse practitioner, I found this to be enlightening, concise…
Gastrointestinal Nutrition: A Primer for Nutrition Professionals Self Study Course
Hannah Lowe, DNP, RDN, FNP-C, CDCES
I love how comprehensive the guidelines are and how the course is set up with practical scenarios. It gives the practitioner ways to communicate nutrition’s importance in healing pressure injuries. Those who take this course will get valuable, evidenced-based knowledge on how…
Nutrition Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries 2023 Course
Doreen Rodo, Med, RD, LD
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