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nutrition focused physical exam in long-term care
Long-term care
February 9, 2022

The Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam in Long-Term Care

This article explains how to conduct the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) in long-term care with an emphasis on the older adult.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
weight loss in long-term care
Long-term care
July 2, 2021

How to Identify and Stop Weight Loss in Long-Term Care

This article highlights the causes of unplanned weight loss in long-term care and how you can treat and prevent it.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
long-term care menus
Long-term care
January 16, 2021

Long-Term Care Menus: Nutrition Guidelines, Regulations, and More

This article provides an overview of the nutrition guidelines and regulations that long-term care menus must meet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
decrease food costs
Long-term care
December 15, 2020

10 Tips to Decrease Food Costs at Your Health Care Facility

Here are 10 practical ways to decrease food costs at your nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, or other health care facility.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Long-term care
February 13, 2020

Can Dietitians Write Diet Orders in Long-Term Care?

This article explains what dietitians need to know about writing diet orders in long-term care and offers tips to get your facility on board with the delegated order-writing rule.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
care area assessment
Long-term care
December 26, 2019

Nutrition-Related Care Area Assessments (CAAs): A Beginner’s Guide

This article provides an overview of nutrition-related CAAs, including what they are, what they mean, and how to use them to improve the quality of care and quality of life of nursing home residents.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
QAPI
Long-term care
November 27, 2019

QAPI: What Dietitians and Dietary Managers Need to Know

This article explains everything dietitians and dietary managers need to know about QAPI, including what it is, why it's important, and how food- and nutrition-related services fit into the program.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
patient driven payment model
Long-term care
October 4, 2019

Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM): What Dietitians Need to Know

This article explains what dietitians need to know about the patient-driven payment model changes and the opportunities it provides for reimbursement for nutrition and food-related services.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutrition care plans
Long-term care
August 31, 2019

How to Write Nutrition Care Plans for Long-Term Care

This article helps guide you through the process of writing individualized person-centered nutrition care plans for long-term care with examples.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
sliding scale insulin
Long-term care
July 20, 2019

Should Sliding Scale Insulin Be Used in Nursing Homes?

This article explains what sliding scale insulin is and whether it should be used to control diabetes in older adults living in long-term care.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
diabetic diet
Long-term care
June 3, 2019

Diabetic Diet: Does It Have a Place in Nursing Homes?

This article explains the potential consequences of a diabetic diet for older adults living in long-term care and why a liberalized approach to diet offers greater benefits.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
IDDSI
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
May 1, 2019

International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI): A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide to the IDDSI framework with information on the IDDSI food and drink levels and testing methods.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
BMI ranges elderly
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
April 24, 2019

Body Mass Index (BMI) Ranges for Older Adults

This article explains what BMI is and why current BMI ranges may not be appropriate for assessing disease risk or nutritional status in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
mini nutritional assessment
Long-term care
December 30, 2018

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) for Older Adults

This article explains the components of the MNA and how you can use it to identify malnutrition or risk of malnutrition in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
MDS Section K
Long-term care
October 20, 2018

MDS Section K: A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide for dietitians and dietary managers on the components of MDS Section K.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
malnutrition in older adults
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
September 12, 2018

5 Risk Factors of Malnutrition in Older Adults

This article lists five risk factors of malnutrition in older adults and some ways to help treat and prevent malnutrition.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
long-term care dietitian responsibilities
Dietitians
Long-term care
July 22, 2018

What Are the Responsibilities of the Long-Term Care Dietitian?

This article lists five of the most important long-term care dietitian responsibilities.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
consultant dietitian benefits
Long-term care
March 18, 2018

6 Proven Ways a Consultant Dietitian Can Benefit Your Nursing Home

Here are six ways partnering with a consultant dietitian can benefit your facility and the residents you serve.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

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