Handling a Crisis in Long-Term Care

Sometimes dietitians walk into a…less than ideal situation. Imagine this: assessments are missing, MDS documentation is late, and most of residents haven’t been weighed in months. Where to begin? Before you high-tail it out of there, listen to this episode of Dietitians Only. Long-term care expert, Sarah Hammaker, RDN has been consultant dietitian for years and has successfully navigated situations like these. Is it easy? No. Can you do it? Absolutely!  

Show Notes: 

• Long-Term Care Survey Checklist blog: https://dietitiansondemand.com/long-term-care-survey-checklist-for-dietitians/

• Dietitians On Demand’s Long-Term Care Training kit: https://shop.dietitiansondemand.com/products/1379053?_pos=2&_sid=dac530dd9&_ss=r

• Quick Guide to MDS Infographic: https://shop.dietitiansondemand.com/collections/infographics/products/1428876

• “Dietitians Only” podcast survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod