Time:
10:45AM - 11:00AM Log into virtual training. System check if needed.
11:00AM – 12:00PM Class instruction

Login Access: 
The link will be emailed 24-hours prior to the virtual training date, and 15 minutes prior to the start for all late or same-day registrations. The email will come from an @cahf.org email address.

Description of Course:

This presentation explores how menus in skilled nursing can be used to honor residents with dignity through choice, cultural relevance, safety, and person-centered care. It highlights practical strategies for designing respectful dining experiences, including appealing alternatives, individualized preferences, and thoughtful support for texture-modified diets. The presentation also emphasizes the role of staff behaviors and interdisciplinary teamwork in making every meal a meaningful expression of comfort, autonomy, and quality of life.

Who Should Attend:

Administrator, Director of Nursing (DON), Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Quality Assurance Nurse, MDS Coordinator, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Dietitian, Activities Director, Dietary Manager, Directors of Staff Development (DSD)

Learning Objectives:
Describe how dignity-centered menus support resident choice, autonomy, and quality of life in skilled nursing.
Identify practical menu and service strategies that honor resident preferences while maintaining nutritional adequacy and safety.
Apply interdisciplinary approaches to improve dining experiences, including support for texture-modified diets and respectful mealtime assistance.
 

CE Hours (Requested):
BRN & NAB - 1 Hour
Registrants must be individually logged in for the full session to receive CE hours and certificate. 

This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for Contining Ecuation for 1 total participant hour from NAB?NCERS. Contact member.services@cahf.org for further information. 

Audio/Visual:
Virtual training experiences will happen in real time on the date and time advertised. They will require a Wi-Fi connection, a laptop/computer and/or a smartphone. For the best experience, we highly encourage you to participate in a distraction-free environment.

Materials Provided:
Handouts/materials will be available in the chat box during the training.

BOARD REFUND POLICY
In order to receive a refund, cancellations for QCHF/CAHF classes must be made five (5) business days (Monday-Friday) prior to the beginning of the course. Cancellations must be in writing to cmerced@cahf.org. Transfer of registration is done ONLY if notified in writing prior to the start of the class.

QCHF reserves the rights to cancel this training at any time.