Section 1 topics include:
- An introduction to PALTC
- Consulting guidance and information
- Healthcare/special needs community information
- Common PALTC abbreviations and acronyms
Section 2 topics include:
- CMS regulation information
- F-tag specific guidance
- Survey readiness
- Writing a plan of correction
Section 3 topics include:
- Administration
- Diets and menus
- Food production standards and storage
- Portion control
Section 4 topics include:
- Sanitation and infection control
- Meal service and dining
- Financial management and purchasing
- Emergency/disaster preparedness
- Quality assurance
Section 5 topics include:
- RDN nutritional care overview
- Regulatory and professional standards for nutritional care
- Nutritional standards for PALTC assessment (part 1)
Section 6 topics include:
- Nutritional standards for PALTC assessment (part 2)
- Nutrition monitoring and reevaluation
- Patient-driven payment model (PDPM)
- Resident assessment instrument (RAI)
- Additional considerations for managing disease in PALTC