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This webinar was recorded live on November 28, 2023. In this one-hour webinar, we will review how the CDM, CFPP credential meets qualifica

In this session, Barbara address the CDM, CFPP's role in regulatory compliance through a review of the CMS 2023 combined rule for the PPS [CMS-1765-F] 08.03.22 §483.60. She recaps Phase I, II, & III areas of concern for our Food & Nutrition Services Departments, followed by an in-depth discussion of the changes to the MDS & Survey process that you can expect for 2023.

This 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.

CASEY 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.” 

I SMILED FROM EAR TO EAR as I read the May 4th menu at the hospital cafeteria. I ordered the General Hux Tauntaun bowl and somehow it tasted even better than the normal General Tso Bowl that I typically order (although it was the exact same menu item). I’m not even a Star Wars fanatic and this meal made my day! I was impressed by the efforts of the cafeteria team embracing this popular “holiday” with menu branding based on the blockbuster movies. 

MALNUTRITION 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.

HAVE YOU EVER SAID, “We can’t make this stuff up,” meaning you can’t believe what you’re witnessing when it comes to food safety? Since Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) is literally part of the credential after your name, you prioritize food safety. However, food protection and safety practices are not as innate for all people. Learn from the following food safety blunders while you brainstorm how you can prevent them, or unfortunately, handle them if they occur in your operation.

Nutrition 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.

This webinar was co-hosted with Performance Foodservice, and was recorded live on September 20, 2022. CMS in November 2016 initiated their most exp

This top 10 list covers the top 10 ways to survive CMS Phase III.

This video reviews creating a query in the Online Research Tool. The Online Research Tool is a dashboard that highlights national statistics where

This video reviews how to create an account in the Online Research Tool. The Online Research Tool is a dashboard that highlights national statistic

This video reviews how to dive into a facility in the Online Research Tool. The Online Research Tool is a dashboard that highlights national statis

This video reviews using the dashboard in the Online Research Tool. The Online Research Tool is a dashboard that highlights national statistics whe