This activity is hosted and accredited by Becky Dorner & Associates and is not a product of Today's Dietitian.
Across the US, the staffing crisis is creating major challenges for the health care industry in many areas of practice and at multiple levels. With 23% of hospitals reporting a critical staffing shortage to the government, hospitals have seen a decrease of nearly 105,000 employees since February 2020.1 What’s more, 61% of nursing homes are limiting new admissions and almost 73% are concerned they may have to close their facilities due to staffing challenges.2
On Thursday, December 8, from 2-3 p.m. ET, join Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT, and Lyndel Schuster, MS, RD, as they lead a discussion focused on the staffing issues facing food and nutrition professionals in health care settings. To understand the shortage, Elaine and Lyndel will cite evidence-based resources that predicted RDN/NDTR and CDM staffing challenges that are based on numerous trends. Most importantly, the presenters will provide creative solutions for food service operations, as well as proven strategies clinicians can implement to improve efficiencies while still maintaining the quality of care for clients, residents, and patients. This webinar is approved for 1.0 CEU for RDNs/NDTRs and CDMs so register today!
This event will be hosted and is accredited by Becky Dorner & Associates. Follow this link to register today!
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, nutrition professionals will be better able to:
| 1. | Identify trends that led to the current shortage of RDNs, CDMs, and other health care professionals. |
| 2. | Implement strategies food service teams can use to decrease staff burnout and improve workflows while maintaining food quality. |
| 3. | Implement strategies in the clinical setting to decrease staff burnout and improve workflows while maintaining food quality. |
| 1.0 CEU | Performance Indicators: 4.2.7, 5.2.7, 7.4.4, 14.1.8 |
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Registration will take place on the Becky Dorner & Associates website.
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Elaine specializes in food service systems, geriatric care, and quality management for long-term care facilities. She is a certified instructor and proctor through the National Restaurant Association in Serv Safe® - Food Safety and Sanitation. Elaine is a national speaker and author of long-term care regulations and food service systems.
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In her current role at Dietitians On Demand, Lyndel is motivated by providing RDs with opportunities to advance their practice and elevate the dietetics profession. She also enjoys presenting on topics related to career development and is the co-host of the Dietitians Only podcast broadcasted by Dietitians On Demand.
Elaine Farley-Zoucha, RD, LMNT, has the following relevant relationship to disclose: she is a stock shareholder of Health Technologies, Inc. She certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program.
Lyndel Schuster, MS, RD, has no relevant relationships to disclose. She certifies that no conflict of interest exists for this program
1 U.S. Department of Health, Human Services. COVID-19 reported patient impact and hospital capacity by state timeseries. Published online December 14, 2020.
2 Survey: Nursing homes still facing staffing & economic crisis. Ahcancal.org. Accessed November 3, 2022. https://www.ahcancal.org/News-and-Communications/Press-Releases/Pages/Survey-Nursing-Homes-Still-Facing-Staffing-&-Economic-Crisis.aspx