Regulations for Food and Nutrition Services
Event Details
Overview: Understanding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations is vital to providing the highest quality, person-centered care in the daily operations of Food and Nutrition Services. This presentation will provide an overview of F-Tags with a focus on those most relevant to Food and Nutrition Services. Participants will explore real-life deficiencies identified during surveys and discuss best practices for implementing regulatory requirements in their daily activities to prevent deficiencies before they occur.
Objectives:
- Identify the regulations applicable for managers of Food and Nutrition Services.
- Provide examples of potential F-Tag deficiencies.
- Discuss best practices for preventing regulatory deficiencies before they occur.
Audience: SMF & ALF
Vicki Rethmeier is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist with many years of experience in nutrition and dietetics. She serves full-time as a faculty member at Southeast Community College, where she teaches a variety of courses, including nutrition. She also serves as the Program Co-Chair for Culinary/Hospitality and Baking and Pastry programs as well as coordinating the Dietary Manager Certificate program. In addition to her academic role, she works part-time as a Nutrition Therapist at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, providing personalized care to clients of all ages. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health goals through evidence-based nutritional guidance. Vicki is married, has three children and in her free time enjoys reading, sewing and crafts.