Article9 min read Feb 21, 2024Edge Express: Menu Makeovers Using Healthy People 2030Healthy People 2030 is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes 359 measurable, evidence-based health objectives for Americans (Healthy People 2030, 2023). Understanding the history and purpose of the Healthy People initiative can set the stage for the policy and programs you manage to keep your clients healthy. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Dec 14, 2023Edge Express: Team-Based Nutrition Screening, Assessment & System Management for Successful OutcomesHealthcare facilities with effective nutritional programs and positive outcomes integrate practice around basic principles. This article highlights two principles to help healthcare facilities improve nutritional care and services for successful outcomes. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article11 min read Dec 11, 2023Edge: Staffing Strategies for Success: Navigating Labor Challenges in Food ServiceIT’S NO SECRET THAT STAFFING is one of the biggest challenges facing foodservice managers. From recruitment to retention, it can be difficult to find and keep good employees at your facility. By using strategic methods, though, you can navigate the turbulent waters of labor challenges and sail your way to better staffing. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Nov 27, 2023Enhancing Your Food Safety Culture: A Framework for Continual Improvement and StandardizationA food safety management system is more than just a set of policies, procedures, and processes. It is a culture of continual improvement and a commitment to putting food safety first. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article12 min read Oct 8, 2023Edge: Nutrition for Wound Healing: Insights for Foodservice ManagersNutrition plays an essential role in meeting the complex physiological demands of wound healing. As a CDM, CFPP, you’re entrusted with nourishing patients through the food you provide, and thus can play a vital role on the treatment team. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article10 min read Sep 22, 2023Edge: Food and Nutrition Can Trigger an Immediate Jeopardy in a CMS SurveyThis article presents general background information with some specific food and nutrition-related areas included in Immediate Jeopardy determination. Examples of specific IJ food and nutrition citations are provided. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Aug 10, 2023Edge: Elevate Your Snack and Supplement Menu While Saving On the Bottom LineCASEY SMILED AS HE READ THROUGH the animated comments on the forms. The tasting panel comments included: “Yuck—I would never drink this,” “It’s like heaven in a cup,” and “Absolutely delicious. I would drink this every day if I could.” READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article10 min read Jun 6, 2023Edge: I Want It, But Do I Need It? Assessing the Benefits of New Technologies For Your OperationHere are five things to think about when deciding if that golden piece of equipment or technology is something that is feasible for your operation. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Video00:56:36 May 25, 2023Continuing Competence and the CBDM Self-Assessment Tool: What You Need to KnowThis webinar details the CBDM Continuing Competence Initiative and explains why this initiative is important for you as a foodservice professional. Yo READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read May 5, 2023Edge Express: The Global Malnutrition Composite Score: GMCS and the Malnutrition Quality ImprovementMALNUTRITION CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH EQUITY ISSUE with malnutrition and its risk affecting 20-50 percent of hospitalized patients. Social risk factors and existing chronic conditions increase malnutrition risk, overly burdening vulnerable populations. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Mar 13, 2023Edge: Training and Developing Your Team Using 6 CsTraining and developing teams consists of initial onboarding, on-the-job training, in-service/classroom education and continuous education, and follow-up. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article9 min read Feb 22, 2023Edge: Nutrition Care Plan Requires Planning for SuccessNutrition care plans are a vital part of the overall care plan for a resident or patient, and should function as a living document for members of the healthcare team to deliver person-centered “best practice” care. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Video00:05:34 Aug 27, 2021Top 10 Medical Conditions that Benefit from Medical Nutrition TherapyThis top 10 list covers the Top 10 Medical Conditions that Benefit from Medical Nutrition Therapy. ANFP would like to thank Julie Zikmund, RD, LRD, MP READ MORE ADD TO CART
Video00:01:40 Oct 16, 2019Industry Insights: A Foodservice Director's Role in Long-Term CareFoodservice Directors provide many services to residents and can be valuable members of the care team for residents. READ MORE ADD TO CART