Classroom Course » Dining Dilemmas, Step Aside COVID

People living in healthcare communities continue to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, many experiencing social isolation that leads to poor appetites and weight loss. Those of us working in healthcare communities are forced to develop new and different approaches to everyday living, particularly dining services. Listen to experts in the field as they discuss safe and innovative ideas for making meal and snack delivery services better, while meeting state and federal regulations. As you discover what others are doing to combat this pandemic’s negative outcomes regarding nutrition, hydration, and quality of life, you may take a different look at the way you do business. Plan on discussing with other providers the challenges currently faced within your community.  More importantly, plan on making changes. It is time. Let us help you!

• Define Best Practices and innovative technology in food service during COVID

• List components of an Infection Control Dining Room Plan that will help prevent citations
• Describe 3 creative ways to enhance the dining experience

Counselors (Clinical/Professional)

Dietitians/Nutritionists

Marriage and Family Therapists

Nurse Practitioners

Nurses (RNs/LPNs)

Nursing Home Administrators

Occupational Therapists and COTAs

Physical Therapists and PTAs

Psychologists

Respiratory Care Therapists

Social Workers