This session will introduce the toolkit and highlight strategies and resources designed to help facilities optimize their food and nutrition programs. The toolkit is organized into four key sections:

1. Regulatory & Food Safety Compliance – Guidance on maintaining compliance with federal regulations and food safety standards to ensure safe, high-quality meal service.
2. Workflow Optimization – Strategies to improve kitchen operations, staffing efficiency, and foodservice workflows.
3. Menu Design & Resident Engagement – Approaches to creating appealing, nutritious menus while incorporating resident preferences and feedback.
4. Reducing Processed Foods & Enhancing Scratch Cooking – Practical steps to increase the use of fresh ingredients and scratch cooking to improve meal quality and nutrition.

Together, these sections provide actionable tools and best practices to help facilities strengthen foodservice operations while promoting resident satisfaction, dignity, and quality of life.

Registration is free to AHCA/NCAL members.

Instructions to Register: 

• To avoid technical problems, use Google Chrome. 
• Members will need to log in using their existing email and password first. 
• Once you are logged in to the website you will be able to register by clicking the green register button at the top of the page. 
• If you have forgotten your password click here. 
• If you are new to the site, you can create an account here. Answer all fields on the create an account page- especially locating your company name. You can search by name or zip code. After creating an account, you will be able to register for the webinar. 

Email educate@ahca.org if you need assistance.

How to Be a Feeding Assistant: A Quality Approach to Assisted Dining