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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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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 2021
My mother was intelligent, sharp and the picture of health until she was about 80 years old when she sufferied a heart attack. Within the next five years, we realized…
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My mother was intelligent, sharp and the picture of health until she was about 80 years old when she sufferied a heart…
Practice Food Safety This Summer
As mask mandates are being lifted and more and more individuals are getting vaccinated, it’s important to go into summer knowing that health and safety are still important and should…
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As mask mandates are being lifted and more and more individuals are getting vaccinated, it’s important to go into summer knowing that…
2021 COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 requirements and guidelines continue to change as more people are vaccinated. Check back frequently for the latest updates from the industry’s most trusted resources so that you can optimize…
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COVID-19 requirements and guidelines continue to change as more people are vaccinated. Check back frequently for the latest updates from the industry’s…
Becky’s Note for May 2021
May is a time to celebrate in many ways – winter is over, we’ve been through the rain, and the flowers are blooming! Sunday is a time to celebrate Mom’s…
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May is a time to celebrate in many ways – winter is over, we’ve been through the rain, and the flowers are…
Navigating Mental Health Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Month comes during a time that we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people are getting vaccinated and there seems to be a…
Read MoreNavigating Mental Health Month During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health Month comes during a time that we continue to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people are…
Recognize the Importance of Bone Health During National Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis, according to…
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Osteoporosis is common. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will…
May 2021 COVID-19 Updates
As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates involve public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people…
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As we continue to navigate the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update you with the latest resources available. Recent updates…
May is Older Americans Month: Find Strength in Community
Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light the importance of health and nutrition in the…
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Older Americans Month is an observation intended to celebrate older adults and their lifetime of achievements. The observation also brings to light…
Becky’s Note for April
Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting vaccinated and everything is coming together for a…
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Spring is finally here! And along with it comes a season of hope, health and happiness. More and more people are getting…
Important COVID-19 Updates – One Year into the Pandemic
We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments and protocols. This past year has taught us…
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We are over a year out from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we’ve made many substantial advances in vaccines, treatments…
IBS Awareness Month 2021
April is IBS Awareness Month, an observation meant to increase awareness of IBS and what can be done to prevent it and manage it. IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is…
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April is IBS Awareness Month, an observation meant to increase awareness of IBS and what can be done to prevent it and…
April is Move More Month
Did you know that nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical exercise? April is Move More Month, an observation intended to raise awareness of the importance of…
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Did you know that nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough physical exercise? April is Move More Month, an observation…
Praise for Becky Dorner & Associates
Becky Dorner & Associates programs provide in-depth continuing education for nutrition professionals. Their courses cover a wide variety of interesting and pertinent topics that will help practitioners maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
Aimee Shea, MPH, RDN, CCMS, LD
This course reviews cutting edge information on diet and behavioral therapies for practitioners working with patients who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The course is well organized starting with the pathophysiology of IBS, the gut-brain connection and delves into details on dietary…
IBS & the Gut-Brain Connection Self-Study Course
Emma Fogt, EdD, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND
We often hear mixed messages about plant-based diets. “They are super healthy.” “They aren’t healthy at all.” This self study course provides the opportunity to examine the available research on low-fat plant-based vegan diets and see the evidence firsthand. Clinicians will be…
Low-Fat Vegan Diet and Metabolic Health in Overweight Adults
Lori Stevens, RD, LDN
Use of cannabis, medically and for recreational use, continues to be a thriving industry. This course presents the topic from the perspective of a dietitian looking to learn more about this substance and health implications with cannabis use. The case study provides…
Cardiovascular Health: Medical Marijuana & Recreational Cannabis Use
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD
The required reading includes sections on disease process, treatment and nutritional intervention, patient education, and some summaries of the Nutrition Care Process. The self study course is easy to interpret and understand while reflecting various disease processes that the RDN might encounter…
Guidelines for Clinical Nutrition Care: Essential Information for Nutrition Professionals
This course provides the most current and pertinent information on the consumption of ultra-processed foods and cognitive health in aging individuals. I haven’t seen much information on this subject matter and every RDN should add this to their education arsenal.
Ultra-Processed Food and Older Adult Cognitive Health Self-Study Course
Sue Linja, RDN, LD
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
This CPE program gives a more in-depth review of the important role that plant-based nutrition has in health and chronic conditions. Since this topic touches every nutrition professional’s lives, this is an excellent topic to use for an assessment of knowledge and…
Using a Whole-Foods, Plant-Based Eating Pattern to Support Disease Management Course
Amy Hess-Fischl, MS, RDN, LDN, BC-ADM, CDCES
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
The case studies are very reflective of actual day-to-day work in facilities. Coding Section K correctly requires thorough understanding of MDS-mandated interpretation of nutrition related events. This course provides opportunity for practice at the “nitty-gritty” level!
Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 RAI Manual v1.17 Course
Jane Bennett, MS, RDN, LD
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