AHCA/NCAL offers a free one-hour webinar titled Responsible Food Procurement for Changing Times that is recommended for anyone involved in food procurement or budgeting. The webinar will review food procurement pitfalls, the risks to utilizing informal/unregulated product supply channels, and how to operate closer to budget when economic challenges arise.
Experts from Incite Strategic Partners will examine real-world examples of what steps to take and which to avoid when navigating budget challenges, product shortages, and fluctuating prices. Learning objectives include:
- Review common food procurement mistakes and how to avoid them.
- Understand the key elements of a reliable product supply channel.
- Tips for managing food budgets and programs when census drops or prices and supply chains are unpredictable.
The webinar is approved for 1 CE credit by CBDM for Certified Dietary Managers. Register here.
Some skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have implemented a specific diet standard, titled the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI). The IDDSI Framework Documents provide guidelines to produce safer food and drinks for residents who benefit from a texture modified diet. Implementation of IDDSI requires coordinated teamwork to align efforts with facility goals, including improving safety.
This free webinar covers how to approach your IDDSI plan through:
- Understanding why incorporating this change is important.
- How preparing foods that meet IDDSI definitions can best accommodate your residents’ needs.
- Why and how QAPI provides the structure for full implementation.