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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has shared important resources for employers in order to ensure a safe and healthy workplace, free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Implementing a workplace COVID-19 prevention program is the most effective way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at work. OSHA is…

Consider the benefits of gardens in long term care communities What’s not to love about a beautiful garden? Whether at our home or throughout our neighborhood, gardens are a reminder that nature is all around us, the world is gorgeous, and life is worth slowing down for. The benefits of gardens are endless. So it…

There’s a lot to consider before re-opening the dining room in your community. Here are a few key considerations and best practices. A few basic points… For the dining room… Other considerations… Resources

For many of the long-term care communities we work closely with, one of the greatest challenges we understand is managing the financial piece of their foodservice operations. And it’s not difficult to see why. Just think of the variables food service managers must consider to stay within budget and still mimic a perfect restaurant-dining experience……

Long Term Care has been turned upside down in 2020. So what does that mean for 2021? One thing is for sure, satisfaction with food service may be more important than ever before. No one could have predicted the year that 2020 has brought. But one thing we do know, dining trends for choice and…

Mary Roberson would love to tell you that she’s seen and done it all in her 35 years as a consulting dietitian. But that’s simply not true, and it’s not something she’d dare tell any new dietitian she mentors at Health Technologies. “There’s a term I’ve coined, and honestly, I know it’s an oxymoron —…

If you have ever found yourself sanitizing laminated cards or spending countless hours on the computer managing spreadsheets and typing menus…did you know there is an easier way? MealCard from DiningRD is an easy-to-use solution for organizing all of your resident information! MealCard features robust reporting options and direct communication to your menu, recipes, and…

Is your procedure manual more than 5 years old? Update yours today!

As foodservice professionals, sanitation has long been a cornerstone of operations, ensuring the prevention of foodborne illness. Previously, the term infection control may have been reserved for nursing care. Today, infection control is everyone’s responsibility – now more than ever. Here are 5 steps to implementing infection control best practices for foodservice: 1. Beyond Gloves…

With Beef and Pork prices on the rise as well as many product shortages, here are some important tips to keep in mind: Daily menu requirements are to offer 6 Ounces of Edible Protein per day. One ounce of edible protein is equivalent to 1oz cooked meat, 1oz lunchmeat or 1oz cheese. One ounce of…